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
- NCT07270419Recruiting
Studying biological samples from aneurysmal SAH patients
This trial collects blood, spinal fluid, urine, and stool samples from people who have had a specific type of stroke caused by a brain aneurysm. The goal is to look at these samples in detail to learn more about the condition and possibly find new ways to treat or predict outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07270406Recruiting
Healthy habits for better sleep in people with HIV and pain
This study tests a healthy behaviors program to help prevent insomnia in people with HIV who also have ongoing pain. If you have trouble sleeping and chronic pain, this program may help improve your sleep and well-being.
St Louis, MissouriAges 25–65 - NCT07271342Recruiting
Tracking tenecteplase for stroke in real-world settings
This study is collecting information on stroke patients who received the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase. It aims to see how well the drug works and how safe it is in everyday hospital care in China.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07271927Recruiting
Light therapy for Parkinson's motor and thinking changes
This study tests whether shining light on the whole body (photobiomodulation) can help with movement and thinking problems in Parkinson's disease. It is for people in early to moderate stages who can walk independently.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges 40 years+ - NCT07272239Recruiting
Nerve stimulation and hand training for chronic stroke
This study tests whether a combination of two therapies—gentle nerve stimulation on the ear and a special hand movement training—can help improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke on the left side of the brain and still have significant arm weakness.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–75 - NCT07272473Recruiting
Neck therapy for dizziness and balance in Meniere's disease
This study tests if gentle neck therapy (called cervical mobilization) can help reduce dizziness, improve balance, and help your body feel its position better. If you have Meniere’s disease and ongoing dizziness or imbalance, this treatment might add to your care routine.
Afyonkarahisar, AfyonkarahisarAges 18–60 - NCT07272616Recruiting
New MRI scan for brain metastases detection
This study tests a new MRI sequence to see if it can better detect brain metastases. You may be eligible if you are scheduled for a brain MRI with contrast and have known or suspected brain metastases.
Stockholm, SolnaAges 18 years+ - NCT07272811Recruiting
Computer memory testing for early Alzheimer's signs
This study uses a computer-based platform to test memory and thinking in healthy adults and in people with mild memory concerns (called aMCI). The goal is to better understand how memory changes with age and to spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Milan, ItalyAges 55–80 - NCT07273058Recruiting
High-intensity exercise for post-stroke fatigue
This study tests high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to reduce fatigue after a stroke. If you often feel tired and have had a stroke in the past 6 months to 5 years, this program may help you regain energy.
KowloonAges 40–80 - NCT07273201Recruiting
Comparing two arm exercises after stroke
This study tests two different types of arm exercises to see which one helps improve arm function better during early stroke recovery. It is for people who recently had a stroke on one side of their brain and are in the early stages of recovery.
CairoAges 50–60 - NCT07273903Recruiting
Tracking CIDP treatment with a smartwatch
This trial tests whether a smartwatch can help monitor how well subcutaneous immunoglobulin (fSCIG) works for people with CIDP who recently switched from IVIG or plan to switch. It aims to make treatment tracking easier and more convenient.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07274046Recruiting
Tick-borne encephalitis study in the Czech Republic
This study looks at the cost and effectiveness of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. It will also track the recovery of patients hospitalized with confirmed tick-borne encephalitis to understand the long-term impact of the disease.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges Any age - NCT07274267Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for muscle inflammation patients
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help people with inflammatory myopathy. You would learn and practice breathing techniques using a device that strengthens your breathing muscles.
WarsawAges 18 years+ - NCT07274397Recruiting
Early brain scan study after glioblastoma surgery
This study tests whether it is safe and possible to do a special brain scan (nuclear imaging) within the first 3 days after surgery for glioblastoma. It may help doctors understand how well the tumor was removed and guide future treatments.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07274748Recruiting
High-intensity interval training vs functional training for stroke recovery
This study compares two types of exercise training to see which one better improves heart health, movement, and thinking skills in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who had a moderate stroke more than 6 months ago and can walk with some help.
Daska Kalan, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–75 - NCT07274735Recruiting
Combined therapy for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests how well two treatments, INF and OEP, work together to help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition that causes nerve pain in the feet and legs. It may offer a way to reduce pain and improve walking ability.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–75 - NCT07275021Recruiting
Brain Injury & Vision Screening in Newborns
This study looks for early signs of vision problems in babies who had brain injuries around the time of birth. It aims to help doctors better identify and predict these issues.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 7 months–10 months - NCT07275164Recruiting
High-intensity interval exercise for shoulder pain
This trial tests if high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can help people with long-term shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff problems or frozen shoulder.
WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT07275450Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided numbing vs general anesthesia for ear surgery
This study compares numbing the ear with ultrasound guidance versus general anesthesia for tympanoplasty (eardrum repair). It aims to see which method offers better pain control and recovery.
ZagazigAges 21–65 - NCT07275515RecruitingPhase 2
Diroximel fumarate for brain bleed swelling
This study tests a medicine called diroximel fumarate to reduce swelling around a bleeding stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage). If you or your loved one have had a brain bleed within the last 48 hours and are not too severely affected, you may be able to join.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07275528Recruiting
Task training for movement and daily life in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if a specific type of physical therapy—task-oriented circuit training—helps children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy move better and take part in more activities. It may be a good fit for children with mild motor challenges who haven't had recent treatments or surgeries.
IslamabadAges 5–12 - NCT07275749RecruitingPhase 3
Acetyl-leucine for balance problems after a stroke
This trial tests if acetyl-leucine can help improve walking and balance in people who had a specific type of stroke in the back part of the brain. You may qualify if you had your first stroke there and have trouble with balance or walking.
Kafr ash ShaykhAges 18–80 - NCT07275762RecruitingPhase 2
Y-4 for postherpes nerve pain
This trial tests a new drug called Y-4 for people with lingering nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). If you have had pain for more than a month after your rash healed, this study may help find a new treatment option.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07276542RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketamine for phantom limb pain: a six-month outpatient study
This study tests whether ketamine, given as an outpatient treatment, can reduce phantom limb pain over six months. You would come to a clinic for multiple ketamine sessions, with at least a week between each session, and be followed for a year.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–65
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.