Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,487 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,830
- Phase 2786
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3532
- Phase 4343
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3119
Top conditions
- Stroke855
- Parkinson Disease423
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia229
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy195
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Traumatic Brain Injury154
- Insomnia153
- Spinal Cord Injuries151
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine113
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis107
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital135
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic99
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing94
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University71
- National Taiwan University Hospital69
- University of Minnesota63
Where studies are running
- California673
- Massachusetts306
- New York293
- Florida278
- Texas270
- Maryland245
- Alabama213
- Arizona212
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,485 total
- NCT07193355Recruiting
Motor imagery training for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests if thinking about movements (motor imagery) can help improve hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. It may offer a non-drug way to manage symptoms.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 40–75 - NCT07193654RecruitingPhase 2
Combined stupp therapy and spinal chemo for advanced glioblastoma
This trial tests adding a chemotherapy drug (thiotepa) directly into the spinal fluid for people with a newly diagnosed glioblastoma that has spread to the brain's lining or ventricles. It aims to see if this extra treatment can help control the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07193797Recruiting
A study on confusion after ICU discharge
This study looks at different kinds of confusion (delirium) that can happen after a serious illness and how that may affect you as you heal outside the ICU. The goal is to understand these patterns better to help future patients.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT07193823Recruiting
Sexual function study for women with MS
This study looks at sexual health in women with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. It aims to understand how MS might affect sexual function and to find ways to help.
Izmir, BornovaAges 25–50 - NCT07194174Recruiting
Exercise training for periodic paralysis patients
This study tests whether a physical training program can help people with hypokalemic or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis improve their muscle strength and daily function.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07194239Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine for chronic pain in older adults
This trial tests if lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can reduce chronic muscle or joint pain in older adults. It focuses on people with long-lasting pain from conditions like arthritis.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07194278Recruiting
Blue-blocking glasses for bipolar mania
This study tests whether special blue-blocking glasses can help reduce manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder who are currently in a manic episode. You would wear the glasses for several hours a day, and the study would check if your symptoms improve.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07195045Recruiting
Thai PainPREDICT validation study for diabetes nerve pain
This study tests a tool (PainPREDICT) to predict nerve pain in people with diabetes. It aims to identify those at risk so treatment can start early.
Pathum Wan, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07195175RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of MAR002 in healthy men
This early-phase trial tests a new investigational drug called MAR002 in healthy men. The goal is to see how safe the drug is and how the body handles it before moving to larger studies.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18–40 - NCT07195253Recruiting
Down syndrome and sleep apnea study in infants
This study looks at mouth and face features and sleep apnea in 6-month-old infants with Down syndrome. It may help doctors understand and treat sleep problems better.
BronAges 5 months–6 months - NCT07195903Recruiting
Stand-up study for dizziness when standing
This study tests a new approach to help people who feel dizzy or faint when standing up, especially if standard treatments haven't worked. It aims to improve daily life and reduce risks from low blood pressure.
Roslyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07196397Recruiting
Polish Registry of Heart Nerve Procedures
This registry tracks people who have had or plan to have a procedure that changes the nerves controlling heart rate, such as cardioneuroablation. It aims to better understand and treat conditions like inappropriate tachycardia, POTS, and fainting spells.
RzeszówAges 18 years+ - NCT07196436Recruiting
Air cleaner and ventilation study for asthma
This study tests if improving home ventilation and adding air cleaners can help manage asthma symptoms. It's for adults and children with asthma who own their home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Arlington, TexasAges 5 years+ - NCT07196657Recruiting
Testing pregabalin and crisugabalin for fibromyalgia pain
This trial is testing two medications, pregabalin and crisugabalin, to see how safe and effective they are for people with fibromyalgia who have not yet tried prescription treatments. You may qualify if your pain is moderate to severe and nondrug approaches haven't helped enough.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07196839Recruiting
Study of heart medication and amyloid levels over time
This study looks at how a heart medication (tafamidis) affects amyloid protein levels in the blood over time. It may help doctors understand how well the treatment works for people with a specific type of heart disease caused by amyloid buildup (ATTR-CM).
Dallas, TexasAges 30–80 - NCT07196878Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided nerve stimulation to improve walking after stroke
This study tests a new, non-surgical treatment using ultrasound and gentle electrical stimulation (like a tiny pulse) to help improve walking after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke and are still working on their walking in physical therapy.
Zaragoza, AragonAges 18–70 - NCT07197138Recruiting
TMS for depression with long COVID
This trial tests whether accelerated TMS (a brain stimulation treatment) can help people with depression who also have long COVID. It may be an option if your depression hasn't improved enough with medication alone.
Munich, BavariaAges 18–65 - NCT07197632Recruiting
MRI during brain metastasis surgery
This study uses an MRI scan during surgery to help doctors remove brain metastases more completely. It may help ensure that all tumor tissue is removed.
MunichAges 18 years+ - NCT07197710Recruiting
Imagined acupuncture for pain after spine surgery
This trial tests if imagining acupuncture, guided by a video, can help reduce pain after spinal surgery. It is for adults having their first spine surgery on one or two bones.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07197905RecruitingPhase 2
Iron for POTS: A study on iron deficiency and heart rate
This trial tests if giving iron to people with POTS who have low iron stores can improve symptoms. It's for those with POTS and a ferritin level below 50.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–45 - NCT07197918Recruiting
Finding brain injury with a portable MRI after cardiac arrest
This study uses a portable MRI machine to look for brain injury in people who remain unconscious after their heartbeat is restored (ROSC) from a cardiac arrest. If you are having a standard MRI and being treated with temperature control, you may be eligible.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07198256Recruiting
AI-assisted diagnosis of brain tumors
This trial tests an AI tool that helps diagnose brain tumors like glioma, brain metastases, and lymphoma using MRI scans. It may allow faster and more accurate diagnosis without needing additional tests.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT07198412Recruiting
Study on sedation's effect on back pain after spinal anesthesia
This study looks at whether giving sedation (medicine to help you relax) during spinal anesthesia can reduce back pain after surgery. It's for people having certain types of surgery on their lower abdomen or legs.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07199504RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dipyridamole for restless legs syndrome in dialysis patients
This trial tests if dipyridamole, a medication that affects blood flow, can help relieve restless legs syndrome (RLS) in people on hemodialysis. It may offer a new treatment option for RS related to kidney failure.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,487 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,851 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.