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
- NCT07253701Recruiting
Epilepsy and gut bacteria: understanding treatment response
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut relate to how well epilepsy treatments work. It compares people with newly diagnosed epilepsy (who haven't yet started medicine) to healthy people without epilepsy.
GothenburgAges 2–79 - NCT07253857Recruiting
Hand and arm therapy for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a special hand and arm therapy for children with spastic cerebral palsy. The therapy also includes leg exercises to improve movement. It may help your child use their hands and arms better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07253870Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for subacute stroke recovery
This study compares two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the neck) to see which helps upper limb movement better in people who had a stroke 3–6 months ago. It may help improve arm and hand function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–70 - NCT07253974Recruiting
Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Recovery Study
This study follows people who had a stroke linked to atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and are in a rehabilitation program. Researchers want to see how recovery goes and what helps patients improve.
BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT07254026Recruiting
Precision health and smart telerehabilitation for sleep apnea
This trial tests a smart home-based program using telerehabilitation to help people with obstructive sleep apnea. It aims to see if personalized health coaching and remote exercise can improve sleep and overall health.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT07254195Recruiting
Home rehab program for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a home-based program using a device called MindMotion GO to help people who have had a stroke improve arm movement. If you had a first stroke more than a month ago and still have trouble using your arm, this program may help you practice movements at home.
Saint-Genis-Laval, LyonAges 18–85 - NCT07254390Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve in the ear can improve arm and hand recovery when combined with physical therapy. It is for people who had a stroke within the last 6 months and have some arm weakness but can still move their arm a little.
Montescano, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07255274Recruiting
Sleep help for teens with overweight or obesity
This study tests whether a behavior-based sleep program can help teenagers aged 13–17 who are overweight or have obesity and also have sleep problems. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help with weight management.
CovilhaAges 13–17 - NCT07255352Recruiting
Tape therapy for safer swallowing after stroke
This trial tests whether a special tape placed on the muscles under your chin can help you swallow more safely after a stroke. If you have swallowing problems after a stroke, this treatment may improve your safety while eating or drinking.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT07256145Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided nerve block for post-shingles pain
This study compares a new ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) with standard care to help manage stubborn nerve pain after shingles. It might be an option if usual medications havent helped your pain.
Alexandria, AleexandriaAges 20–70 - NCT07257107Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation plus robot training for stroke recovery
This trial tests if combining a gentle ear nerve stimulation device with robot-assisted arm training can improve arm function in people who had a stroke more than six months ago.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07257744Recruiting
Pain management after open heart surgery: comparing three methods
This trial compares three ways to manage pain after open heart surgery to see which best prevents long-term chronic pain. It may help you decide with your doctor which pain control option is right for you.
Trabzon, TrabzonAges 18–85 - NCT07257861Recruiting
Apomorphine Pump for Late-Stage Parkinson's at End of Life
This trial studies whether a continuous apomorphine pump can help people with advanced Parkinson's disease who can no longer take oral medications and are receiving palliative care. The pump delivers medicine under the skin to manage symptoms when other treatments are no longer possible.
CrestAges 18 years+ - NCT07258069Recruiting
Glue injection for chronic subdural hematoma
This trial tests whether injecting a medical glue into a specific artery in the brain can safely treat a chronic subdural hematoma (a collection of blood on the brain's surface) or a recurrent subdural hematoma. This approach may offer a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
Kobe, Chuo-kuAges 18 years+ - NCT07258082Recruiting
Ear stimulation for delirium in hospital patients
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation device placed on the ear to see if it can help reduce confusion (delirium) in hospitalized patients. It is for adults who are right-handed and currently experiencing delirium.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT07259200Recruiting
Sleep quality after atrial fibrillation ablation
This study looks at how treating AFib with a procedure called catheter ablation might affect your sleep quality. You can join if you have AFib and are already planning to have this procedure, and you also have at least one risk factor for sleep apnea.
Grodzisk MazowieckiAges 18 years+ - NCT07259499Recruiting
Predictors of emergency visits in frail older adults
This study looks at why frail older adults go to the emergency room. Researchers want to see if blood tests and brain scans can help predict who needs emergency care. Participation involves one interview and having had a recent brain scan and blood work.
Pisa, PisaAges 65 years+ - NCT07259577Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve can improve arm movement, breathing, and quality of life in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It involves a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the neck during therapy sessions.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07259980Recruiting
Long-term safety of tofersen for SOD-1 ALS
This study checks the long-term safety of the drug tofersen (also known as Qalsody) for people with a specific genetic type of ALS caused by SOD1 mutations. It aims to make sure the drug is safe over time by watching participants from registry networks.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07260656RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Capsaicin cream for diabetic nerve foot pain
This trial tests a new cream (Capsadyn®) made from chili pepper extract to see if it can reduce nerve pain in the feet caused by diabetes. If it works, it could offer a simple treatment you apply at home.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 25–75 - NCT07261358Recruiting
3D exercises for teens with rounded upper back
This trial tests whether specific three-dimensional exercises (Schroth method) can improve trunk muscle endurance, sleep quality, and quality of life in adolescents with hyperkyphosis (excessive forward curve of the upper spine). If you have a child between 12 and 18 with a Cobb angle of 45° or more in the upper back, this study may help.
IstanbulAges 12–18 - NCT07261553Recruiting
Exercises at home for muscle and bone conditions
This study looks at how well people follow a home exercise program for muscle or bone problems. It aims to understand what helps or makes it hard to stick with the exercises.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07262528Recruiting
Brain training for hand recovery after stroke
This trial tests a brain-based training method (neurofeedback) to help improve hand movement after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke in the last 3 months and still have weakness on one side.
RzeszówAges 18–70 - NCT07262853Recruiting
Dual Executive Function Training for Children
This study tests a program designed to help children improve their focus, planning, and self-control. It may be suitable for children with ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties who have not had similar training before.
Tai PoAges 6–11
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.