Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,473 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,815
- Phase 2785
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3534
- Phase 4343
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3119
Top conditions
- Stroke856
- Parkinson Disease424
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia228
- Ischemic Stroke199
- Epilepsy195
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Traumatic Brain Injury154
- Insomnia152
- Spinal Cord Injuries151
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy130
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine113
- Pain Management112
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis107
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital135
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing95
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University71
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota63
Where studies are running
- California674
- Massachusetts306
- New York293
- Florida277
- Texas270
- Maryland245
- Arizona213
- Alabama212
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,471 total
- NCT07150117Recruiting
Cycling exercise for nerve damage from chemo
This study tests if cycling can help people with mild numbness or tingling caused by chemotherapy for stage I-III cancer. You may join if you have mild nerve symptoms and are not already doing regular aerobic exercise.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07150702Recruiting
Close follow-up for low back pain
This study is testing whether closer follow-up care helps people with long-term low back pain feel better faster. You'll receive a standard physical therapy program but with more frequent check-ins to see if extra support improves your recovery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–65 - NCT07151365Recruiting
Plant-based diets and healthy aging study
This study looks at how a plant-based diet might help people age in a healthy way. It is for adults 40 and older who are part of the Tzu Chi Foundation and are joining a health checkup program.
Dalin, ChiayiAges 40 years+ - NCT07151443Recruiting
Comparing two ways to numb the arm for hand surgery in people with obesity
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for forearm or hand surgery in people who are obese. One method places the numbing medicine near the collarbone from the front, and the other from behind the collarbone. The goal is to see which way works better.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07151534Recruiting
Body awareness, trunk stability, and arm function in MS
This study explores how body awareness and trunk stability relate to arm function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It aims to understand these connections to help improve rehabilitation for MS patients.
Ankara, AltındağAges 10 years+ - NCT07151677Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fatigue and aphasia after stroke
This study tests whether a mild brain stimulation technique can help reduce fatigue and improve language in people who have had a stroke and now have aphasia. It's for those who are at least 6 months past their stroke and still feel tired or have trouble speaking.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07151729Recruiting
Mild Brain Stimulation to Improve Arm Recovery After Stroke
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can help people recover arm movement after a recent stroke. It is for people who have severe weakness in one arm and are still within the first 8 weeks of recovery.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT07152197Recruiting
Resistance Exercise for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
This trial tests whether resistance exercises (like lifting weights with your legs) can help people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. It is for young adults aged 15 to 29 who can move their ankle enough to do strength training.
Temuco, La AraucaníaAges 15–29 - NCT07153211Recruiting
Chemicals in spinal fluid and blood during spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain
This study is testing a spinal cord stimulation treatment for long-term nerve pain. It will look at certain chemicals in your spinal fluid and blood to understand how the treatment works.
BydgoszczAges 18–80 - NCT07153536Recruiting
Spinal stimulation and therapy for arm weakness after stroke
This trial tests if electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with physical therapy, can improve arm and hand function after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and still have significant weakness in one arm.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 22–70 - NCT07153692Recruiting
Brain stimulation for swallowing problems in Parkinson's
This study is testing whether a gentle brain-stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. If you have Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy and a swallowing problem, this trial may be an option.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT07154381Recruiting
Hybrid PET/MRI for heart amyloidosis imaging
This study uses a hybrid PET/MRI scanner to take detailed images of the heart in people with amyloidosis. The goal is to see how well this scan shows the buildup of amyloid protein, which could help doctors better diagnose and manage the condition.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 40 years+ - NCT07154394Recruiting
Heart amyloid and function in Alzheimer's disease
This study examines whether amyloid plaques in the heart affect heart function in people with Alzheimer's disease. It uses brain amyloid PET and MRI scans to explore a potential link.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07154511RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tributyrin for Parkinson's with memory problems
This trial tests a supplement called tributyrin to see if it can help with thinking and memory problems in people with Parkinson's disease. You may be able to join if you have both Parkinson's and mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 45 years+ - NCT07154524Recruiting
Immunoadsorption for CIDP treatment study
This trial tests whether a blood-filtering treatment called immunoadsorption can help people with CIDP. It is for adults who are already receiving or starting IVIg or MP therapy.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07154654Recruiting
Long-term study of mexiletine in young children with myotonic disorders
This study follows children under 6 years old with genetic myotonic disorders who are taking or may take mexiletine. It helps doctors understand how well the medicine works and if it is safe over time.
Clermont-FerrandAges Up to 6 years - NCT07155941Recruiting
App-based training for lack of pleasure
This trial tests if an app-based training program can help people who have trouble feeling pleasure from daily activities (anhedonia). It combines mood check-ins and simple, repeated exercises to retrain the brain's reward system.
Marburg, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT07156318Recruiting
Drumming lessons for children with Down syndrome
This study tests whether drumming lessons can help children with Down syndrome. It may help with coordination, focus, or mood.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 7–15 - NCT07156383Recruiting
Sleep's effects on everyday health and wellbeing
This study tests how improving sleep can help your daily health and mood. If you have insomnia, you may be eligible for a program that focuses on restful sleep and its benefits.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07156708Recruiting
Aquatic exercise with brain games for older women
This trial tests if doing exercise in water combined with mental tasks can improve health for physically inactive older women. It may help you stay active and sharp.
Pelotas, Rio Grande do SulAges 60–75 - NCT07156773RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for Parkinson's off episodes
This study tests a new nasal spray called XJN010 for people with Parkinson's who have 'off' episodes—times when their regular medication wears off and symptoms come back. The goal is to see if the spray can safely and effectively help during those periods.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 30–85 - NCT07156825Recruiting
Adapting hearing tests for children in different languages
This study aims to adapt hearing tests used for children into other languages. It may help improve how hearing loss is diagnosed in children who speak languages other than English.
BudapestAges 2–7 - NCT07156955Recruiting
Arm movement training after stroke
This trial tests a training program that uses your sense of arm position to improve arm movement after a stroke. It may help if you have trouble feeling where your arm is in space.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07157345RecruitingPhase 1
Testing PDR-001 for Parkinson's Disease
This trial tests a new drug, PDR-001, to see if it can safely remove harmful proteins from the brain in people with early Parkinson's disease. It may help slow down the disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 40–65
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,473 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,792 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Brain & nervous system” cover here?
- Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We group each study into brain & nervous system based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a brain & nervous system trial near me?
- Use the search to filter brain & nervous system studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
Other specialties
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.