Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,497 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,838
- Phase 2787
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3532
- Phase 4344
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3119
Top conditions
- Stroke857
- Parkinson Disease423
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Alzheimer Disease340
- Dementia228
- Ischemic Stroke201
- Epilepsy196
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Insomnia154
- Traumatic Brain Injury154
- Spinal Cord Injuries151
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy130
- 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
- California675
- Massachusetts306
- New York293
- Florida278
- Texas270
- Maryland245
- Alabama213
- Arizona212
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,495 total
- NCT07313462Recruiting
Comparing treatment strategies for MS starting after age 50
This trial looks at two ways to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) that begins after age 50. It compares starting with a stronger medication right away versus starting with a milder one and then switching if needed.
StrasbourgAges 50 years+ - NCT07313566Recruiting
Rehab pathway vs usual care after lumbar spine surgery
This trial compares a new rehab program called R3 (which includes pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery support) with standard care for people having lumbar spine surgery. It aims to see if the R3 pathway helps you recover better and return to work faster.
AntwerpAges 18–65 - NCT07314268Recruiting
Study of tiny blood particles in heart amyloidosis
This study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in the blood of people with a specific type of heart amyloidosis. It aims to find better ways to track the disease and predict outcomes.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07314450Recruiting
Pain and sedation for fracture and dislocation treatment in the ER
This study tests how well pain and sedation medicines work in the emergency department when treating adults with certain broken bones or dislocated joints that need to be set or casted. It aims to see which approach is safest and most comfortable for patients.
Holbæk, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT07314762Recruiting
Support for elderly patients before, during, and after surgery
This trial looks at how to better care for older adults (65+) who are having surgery. It aims to improve their experience and recovery during the time leading up to, during, and after their procedure.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT07314944Recruiting
Sleep, lifestyle, and health in gestational diabetes
This study looks at how sleep, lifestyle, and metabolic health affect pregnancy outcomes in women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes. If you join, you may help researchers understand how daily habits and sleep patterns influence your health and your baby's health.
SplitAges 18 years+ - NCT07315386Recruiting
Study of catatonic syndrome in adults at Basurto Hospital
This study looks at how often catatonic syndrome occurs in adults treated at Basurto Hospital, what other conditions it's linked to, and what happens in the short term. It helps doctors better understand this serious condition.
Bilbao, VizcayaAges 18 years+ - NCT07315516RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep and stress supplement study
This study tests a new supplement to help with sleep and stress. It is for adults who feel stressed and have sleep problems, but are otherwise healthy.
BrisbaneAges 18 years+ - NCT07316296RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a drug to reduce freezing of gait in Parkinson's
This trial tests whether atomoxetine, a drug that boosts a brain chemical called noradrenaline, can help reduce freezing of gait—a feeling of your feet being stuck to the ground—in people with Parkinson's disease. You would continue your usual Parkinson's medications during the study and undergo walking tests and brain scans to see if the drug helps.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07316413Recruiting
Repetitive TMS for frontotemporal degeneration
This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help people with frontotemporal lobar degeneration. It is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that may improve symptoms.
Brescia, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07316543Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for veterans with PNES
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program designed to help veterans with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) who are having trouble with thinking and memory. The program is done remotely from home using a computer and internet.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07316751Recruiting
Italian GIDS-PD Scale Validation for Parkinson's
This trial aims to translate and validate an Italian version of a scale that measures functional independence in people with Parkinson's disease. By participating, you will help ensure the scale is accurate and useful for Italian-speaking patients.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07317843Recruiting
Heat therapy at home for heart health after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether using heat therapy at home can improve heart health in people with spinal cord injury. You would use a device to safely raise your body temperature for short sessions.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07318129Recruiting
Indole-3-propionic acid for multiple sclerosis
This trial tests an oral supplement called indole-3-propionic acid to see if it can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). It involves taking the supplement daily and having regular MRI scans to monitor your MS.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07319013Recruiting
AI Ultrasound for Early Brain Bleed Detection
This trial uses an AI-assisted ultrasound to quickly detect brain bleeding in people with acute stroke. It may help speed up diagnosis and treatment.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07319143Recruiting
Can brain stimulation boost emotional health?
This trial uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can improve emotional well-being. It is for healthy young adults who speak Cantonese or Mandarin.
Hong KongAges 18–35 - NCT07319117Recruiting
Can a nutritional drink help your brain under stress?
This study tests whether a special nutritional drink can help your brain work better when you're under stress. If you're a healthy woman in her 40s or 50s who drinks coffee daily, you may be able to join.
Leeds, West YorkshireAges 40–60 - NCT07319156Recruiting
Arm position sense test in cervical radiculopathy
This study tests how well people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain) can sense their arm's position. It aims to understand if this condition affects your body's awareness of where your arm is in space.
Istanbul, PendikAges 18–65 - NCT07319208RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a continuous infusion of a treatment for traumatic brain injury
This trial tests whether starting a continuous infusion of a concentrated salt solution (HSS) early in the ICU can improve brain recovery at 6 months in patients with traumatic brain injury. It may help control brain swelling and pressure.
AngersAges 18–75 - NCT07319312Recruiting
Nurse-led stroke care support after leaving the hospital in Tanzania
This trial is testing whether a nurse-led program can help stroke survivors and their caregivers after they leave the hospital. It aims to improve recovery and support for those with mild to moderate stroke symptoms.
Dar es SalaamAges 18 years+ - NCT07321093RecruitingPhase 3
A study of BCD-281 for relapsing-remitting MS
This trial tests a new medicine called BCD-281 for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). It aims to see if the drug can reduce relapses and improve disease control.
Nizhny NovgorodAges 18–55 - NCT07321158Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm spasticity after first injury
This trial tests whether different pulse durations of electrical stimulation (NMES) can reduce muscle tightness (spasticity) in the arm after a first-time brain or spinal cord injury. It uses special brain-wave tests to measure changes.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT07321366Recruiting
Cold therapy for muscle stiffness in cerebral palsy
This study tests a cold treatment called cryoneurolysis to reduce painful muscle tightness in the shoulder or elbow for people with cerebral palsy. It is for those who have tried other treatments like injections or medications and found they didn't work well or weren't an option.
Lyon, RhôneAges 12 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,497 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,886 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.