Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,407 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,742
- Phase 2782
- Phase 1577
- Phase 3534
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2307
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke843
- Parkinson Disease429
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis342
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Insomnia152
- Sarcopenia150
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Acute Ischemic Stroke138
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine114
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis108
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital133
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing93
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California680
- Massachusetts299
- New York292
- Florida274
- Texas267
- Maryland246
- Arizona213
- Alabama209
- Illinois189
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,405 total
- NCT06351098Recruiting
Sleep, memory, and brain development in napping toddlers
This study follows healthy toddlers who nap regularly to understand how sleep helps memory and brain growth. It uses sleep diaries, activity monitors, and optional brain scans (MRI) to track changes as children grow out of naps.
College Park, MarylandAges 3–5 - NCT06474832Recruiting
High-Intensity Interval Training for Chronic Stroke
This trial tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise mixed with rest) can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve their walking and overall fitness. It may be a good fit if you can already walk a bit and do not have unstable heart or lung problems.
TaipeiAges 18–69 - NCT06315933Recruiting
Anesthesia and brain development in children with congenital scoliosis
This study looks at how anesthesia (medicine used to put children to sleep during surgery) may affect the brain development of children with congenital scoliosis. It will help doctors understand how to make anesthesia safer for children with this condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6–16 - NCT06253234RecruitingPhase 1
DC vaccine for recurrent high-grade gliomas
This trial tests a vaccine made from your own immune cells (dendritic cells) to see if it can help control recurrent or progressive high-grade gliomas. It is for people whose brain tumor has returned after standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06304077Recruiting
VR walking therapy for older adults in rehab
This trial tests whether virtual reality can make walking therapy more engaging and effective for older adults in a hospital rehab program. It is for German-speaking inpatients over 65 who can walk at least 30 meters with or without a walking aid.
Schaffhausen, Canton of SchaffhausenAges 65 years+ - NCT06311266Recruiting
Robot-assisted brain surgery study
This study tests whether a robot can help surgeons perform precise endoscopic procedures in the brain or pituitary area. It may be an option for people who need a ventriculostomy or surgery for a pituitary growth.
Graz, StyriaAges 18–80 - NCT06263361Recruiting
Making brain biopsies safer for lymphoma patients
This trial tests a new method to improve the safety and accuracy of brain biopsies in people with a type of lymphoma that starts in the brain or spinal cord. It may help reduce complications and get more reliable results.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06251479Recruiting
Healthy Interaction Study: Body and Brain
This study looks at how people move and talk during conversations, using cameras and gentle sensors to track body movements and brain activity. It's for healthy adults to help researchers understand normal interaction, which could later help people with communication disorders.
Messina, MessinaAges 18–55 - NCT06303414Recruiting
Opening blocked carotid artery for ongoing symptoms
This trial tests a procedure to open a blocked carotid artery in the neck to improve blood flow to the brain. It's for people who still have symptoms (like weakness or vision problems) despite medical treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06192407Recruiting
Healthy fats and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether healthy fats (fatty acids) can support brain function as we age. If you are 65–75 and in good general health, you may be able to help researchers learn more about diet and the aging brain.
Burlington, VermontAges 65–75 - NCT06240221Enrolling by invitation
Tracking real-world use of the Saber-C cervical fusion device
This registry tracks how the Saber-C implant works in real-life neck surgeries. It gathers information to help doctors understand outcomes for people like you.
Paducah, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06313359Recruiting
Understanding fall risk in people with nerve pain from cancer treatment
This study looks at how nerve damage from cancer treatment affects fall risk and quality of life. By comparing people with nerve symptoms to those without, researchers hope to find ways to improve safety and daily living.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06207084Recruiting
Home exercise program for people with physical disabilities
This study tests a home-based exercise program for people with permanent physical disabilities that limit mobility. The goal is to see if coaching and training sessions can help you become more active and improve your health.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT06306118Recruiting
Guiding device for more precise brain biopsies
This trial tests a new positioning device that helps doctors take small tissue samples (biopsies) from brain lesions more precisely during surgery. If you have a brain lesion that needs to be removed, this study may help improve accuracy.
Graz, StyriaAges 18–80 - NCT06320288Recruiting
Balance and movement study in children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how children with cerebral palsy control their trunk and center of mass while walking. It may help understand balance challenges and guide future therapies.
NancyAges 1.5 years–18 years - NCT06165952Recruiting
How processed foods affect teen brain and eating habits
This trial studies how eating processed foods affects the brain's reward system and food learning in teens. It uses MRI scans to look at brain activity and may help understand why some foods are hard to resist.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 13–15 - NCT06026735Recruiting
Lung cancer with brain spread: a surgical study
This trial looks at people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain or the membranes around the brain. It aims to learn more about patients who are already scheduled for brain surgery, such as removing a tumor or placing a drain.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT06050603Recruiting
MRI guided brain stimulation study for memory
This study tests a new way to use brain stimulation guided by MRI to understand memory. It may help people with mild memory problems or healthy volunteers.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT06078111Recruiting
Prism adaptation training after a recent stroke or brain surgery
This study tests if a simple eye-exercise technique (prism adaptation) can help people who, after a recent stroke or brain surgery, have trouble noticing one side of their world. If you qualify, you'll try this training to see if it improves your attention to the neglected side.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18–90 - NCT06014567Enrolling by invitation
Twins MRI brain study
This study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of twins. If you are a twin and already part of the TwinsUK Biobank, your participation could help researchers learn more about how genes and environment affect brain health.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06033144Recruiting
Tapia's syndrome study in breathing recovery unit
This study looks at how common Tapia's syndrome (a rare nerve problem after breathing tube use) is in patients recovering from long-term breathing support. If you've had a breathing tube for more than 48 hours, you may be able to help researchers learn more about this condition.
Férolles-Attilly, Seine-et-MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT06029062Recruiting
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can help improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. It may be an option if you can still slightly move your fingers.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06016608Recruiting
Polyvascular disease imaging study
This study uses a special camera to take detailed pictures of artery blockages in people with heart disease, stroke, or mini-stroke. It may help doctors better understand how to treat multiple blocked arteries.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05923606Recruiting
Brain stimulation study to improve memory focus
This study tests whether electrical stimulation of the brain can change brain signals and support working memory (your ability to hold and use information briefly). It’s mainly for people who don’t have certain brain/mental health conditions and who are able to safely receive this type of stimulation.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–35
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,407 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,276 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.