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
- NCT07207148Recruiting
Ocrelizumab and weight-loss drugs for MS
This study looks at combining ocrelizumab (an MS treatment) with GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic, used for weight management) in people with MS. It aims to see if the combination is safe and beneficial.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT07207356Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency for cervical radiculopathy
This study tests a non-surgical treatment using ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency to relieve chronic neck and arm pain caused by a pinched nerve in the neck. It may be an option if you have had symptoms for over six weeks and are not helped by other treatments.
TaipeiAges 20–75 - NCT07207330Recruiting
Stroke code study in Villavicencio hospitals
This trial looks at using a stroke code system in hospitals to improve care for people having a stroke. You may be able to join if you are an adult diagnosed with a stroke by exam and CT scan, as long as it's not caused by injury.
Villavicencio, Meta DepartmentAges 40–100 - NCT07207486Recruiting
Studying cholesterol's role in memory and thinking decline
This study looks at how cholesterol and related substances in the body may be linked to the development and progression of certain dementias. It aims to find better ways to understand and track these diseases.
Torino, toAges 40–85 - NCT07207642Recruiting
Music from caregivers to help sleep and behavior
This study tests whether playing calming music provided by caregivers can help people with Alzheimer's fall asleep better and manage their behavior. It is for people who live in a secure memory-care unit.
Saint-Etienne, FranceAges 60 years+ - NCT07207798Recruiting
Epidural spinal stimulation for spinal cord injury (T11-L3)
This trial tests whether epidural electrical stimulation can help people with spinal cord injury between T11 and L3 improve their walking ability. It is for those injured between 2 and 24 months ago who currently have limited walking function.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 16–65 - NCT07208019Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for memory and thinking after stroke
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (using tiny electric pulses through thin needles) can help improve memory, focus, and thinking after a stroke. If you have mild to moderate thinking problems after a stroke, this treatment may help support your recovery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 35–80 - NCT07208097Recruiting
Brain bleed clot dissolving with tNK for stroke recovery
This trial tests a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase given directly into the brain bleed through a thin tube. It may help reduce damage and improve recovery for people with a certain type of brain hemorrhage.
Suzhou, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT07208344RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Umbilical cord blood infusion for Alzheimer's disease
This early-phase study tests whether infusing donated umbilical cord blood (a source of young immune cells) can help slow Alzheimer's disease. It is for people aged 50–75 with mild to moderate Alzheimer's who have a caregiver and are otherwise generally healthy.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 50–75 - NCT07208357Recruiting
Pregabalin with toludesvenlafaxine for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests a combination of two medications (pregabalin and toludesvenlafaxine) to see if it is safe and effective for people with fibromyalgia whose pain has not improved with non-drug treatments and who have not yet tried standard medications for this condition.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07208799RecruitingPhase 2
Steroid comparison for jaw fracture recovery
This trial compares two steroid medicines (dexamethasone and methylprednisolone) to see which one better reduces swelling, pain, and other symptoms after surgery for a broken lower jaw near the chin. It could help you recover faster and with less discomfort.
Multan, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT07208825Recruiting
Conservative care for complex regional pain syndrome
This study tests whether a conservative treatment plan can help people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition where pain lasts longer than expected after an injury. You may qualify if you have had CRPS symptoms for up to 5 years and are between ages 18 and 70.
Oulu, North OstrobothniaAges 18–70 - NCT07208916Recruiting
Can eating grapes boost strength and thinking in older women?
This study tests whether eating grapes daily can help improve muscle strength and memory in healthy women aged 65 and older. If you join, you will need to follow a special diet that limits certain foods and supplements.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT07208942Recruiting
Testing brain signals from rectal stimulation in consciousness disorders
This study looks at brain signals in people with disorders of consciousness to see how the body senses signals from the rectum. It may help us understand how the brain and body communicate in these conditions.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07209462RecruitingPhase 2
MRM-3379 for Fragile X Syndrome in males
This trial tests an investigational medicine called MRM-3379 in males with Fragile X syndrome. It looks at how the medicine affects thinking and behavior over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 13–45 - NCT07209488Recruiting
Reading help after stroke
This study is for people who have trouble reading after a left-brain stroke. It tests a new way to help improve reading skills through practice and therapy.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT07210203Recruiting
Nerve gliding for pain, balance, and quality of life in diabetic nerve damage
This study tests whether adding nerve gliding exercises (neural mobilization) to usual care can reduce pain, improve balance, and enhance quality of life for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It may help if you have mild to moderate nerve pain and are between 50 and 75 years old.
IslamabadAges 50–75 - NCT07210437Recruiting
Autonomic changes and health problems after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how the autonomic nervous system (which controls things like heart rate and blood pressure) changes after a spinal cord injury. It aims to predict later health problems.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT07210411Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation affects the body over time after a spinal cord injury. It may help understand if this treatment can improve nerve function and overall health.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–50 - NCT07210476Recruiting
Sleep screening tool for children with chronic conditions
This study tests a Turkish version of a sleep screening tool for children (ages 1 month to 18 years) with complex chronic conditions who were in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It aims to help doctors assess sleep problems more easily.
IstanbulAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07211256Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for chronic pain
This trial tests if a gentle, home-use electrical brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people with long-lasting pain that hasn't responded well to other treatments. If you have had pain for at least 6 months and a previous brain stimulation helped only briefly, this study may offer a new option.
Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts de SeineAges 18–80 - NCT07211321Recruiting
Diet, inflammation, and muscle loss in older adults
This study looks at how diet and gut health relate to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in adults 60 and older. It aims to understand links between inflammation, gut bacteria, and muscle strength so we can find better ways to prevent frailty.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 60 years+ - NCT07211386Recruiting
Nerve block for severe cancer-related abdominal pain
This study tests whether a nerve block, called an erector spinae plane block, can reduce severe abdominal pain in people with gastrointestinal cancer who come to the emergency room. If you have cancer in your digestive system and are in pain that isn't controlled, this trial may help.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07211711Recruiting
Splint therapy for tinnitus linked to jaw joint issues
This trial tests if a custom mouthpiece (occlusal splint) can relieve ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that started along with jaw or face pain (TMD). It aims to see if stabilizing the jaw helps reduce both the noise in your ears and the discomfort.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+
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.