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 applicable9,839
- Phase 2787
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3531
- Phase 4344
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3119
Top conditions
- Stroke856
- Parkinson Disease424
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia228
- Ischemic Stroke201
- Epilepsy196
- Insomnia156
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Traumatic Brain Injury154
- Spinal Cord Injuries151
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy129
- Mild Cognitive Impairment128
- Migraine113
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis107
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital135
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- 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
- Massachusetts305
- New York294
- Florida277
- Texas270
- Maryland245
- Alabama213
- Arizona211
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,495 total
- NCT01293110Recruiting
Lower Urinary Problems Database at Zurich Hospitals
This trial is a research database study collecting information from people who have bladder and urine flow testing. It may help doctors better understand lower urinary tract problems over time.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–90 - NCT00082108Recruiting
Muscle Disease and Family Health Registry
This is a registry study that collects health information from people with myotonic dystrophy (a genetic muscle disease that causes weakness and stiffness) or facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (a genetic condition affecting shoulder and face muscles), as well as their unaffected family members. The information helps researchers better understand these conditions and track how they progress over time.
Rochester, New YorkAges Any age - NCT01604395Recruiting
Long-term growth hormone check for children with short stature
This study follows children who are short for their age and checks how safe and effective growth hormone is over the long term. It may help families understand expected benefits and side effects for their specific growth-related condition.
SeoulAges 2 years+ - NCT01273129Recruiting
Surgery for epilepsy that medicines cannot control
This trial looks at using brain surgery to treat epilepsy that does not improve with usual medicines, or epilepsy caused by a brain tumor. It may help some people reduce seizures if surgery is appropriate for their situation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–99 - NCT01532791Recruiting
Study of mitochondrial mutation m.3243A>G in families
This study looks at the natural course of a specific inherited mitochondrial DNA change (m.3243A>G) over time. It may help doctors better understand how this mutation affects health and outcomes, even if no treatment is given.
New York, New YorkAges 4 years+ - NCT01087281Recruiting
Testing how brain “top-down” attention helps visual processing
This study looks at how signals from the brain’s thinking/attention systems affect how we process what we see. It may help researchers understand brain attention after stroke or other focal brain injuries, and compare with healthy volunteers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT01392885Recruiting
Brain health and exercise program for schizophrenia
This trial studies how a structured exercise program may affect brain health in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It may help researchers understand whether exercise can support brain function and overall health in this condition.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–45 - NCT00272883Recruiting
Study genes in congenital muscle weakness
This research study looks at genes and molecules to better understand congenital myopathies (birth-related muscle weakness). It may help explain the cause of symptoms and improve future diagnoses for you and your family.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT00227253Recruiting
Study center for people with Chromosome 18
This trial is for people with Chromosome 18 (or the parent/guardian of a child with it) to take part in medical checkups and study evaluations. It may help researchers learn more about the condition and how to best evaluate patients safely.
San Antonio, TexasAges Any age - NCT00009243Recruiting
Understanding How Strokes Develop: A Research Study
This study follows people who have had or are at risk for stroke to understand what causes strokes and how they develop over time. By participating, you help researchers learn more about stroke prevention and treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–120 - NCT00811148Recruiting
Study for people having brain tumor surgery
This study is for people (children or adults) who are planning brain surgery to remove tumor tissue. It may help researchers learn about care for brain tumors and how outcomes can be improved.
Gainesville, FloridaAges Any age - NCT01403402Recruiting
Study of congenital muscle disease patients and their families
This trial collects health information from patients with certain inherited (genetic) muscle diseases and from their families. It may help researchers better understand the disease and improve care by learning what symptoms and treatments patients experience over time.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT01659749Recruiting
Support and nutrition programs for women with PKU
This study looks at how educational, social support, and nutrition help affect pregnancy outcomes and quality of life in women with PKU. It may help you better manage PKU-related needs before and during pregnancy.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 11 years+ - NCT02089789Recruiting
Study of inherited glycosylation disorders for diagnosis
This study helps doctors diagnose congenital (from birth) glycosylation disorders, which are inherited conditions that affect how the body builds certain sugar-related proteins. You (or your child) may have clinic visits, blood or other samples, and possibly genetic testing—especially if there are family members with a known or suspected condition.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month–80 years - NCT01581580Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation surgery for movement disorders
This study looks at whether deep brain stimulation surgery can help people with certain movement problems, chosen by a specialized team. You may be considered if medicines (or other treatments) aren’t controlling your symptoms well enough or if the condition causes major disability.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT00867269Recruiting
Study of causes and progression of low CD4 blood cells
This study looks for what causes and how idiopathic low CD4 cells happen over time, using blood and tissue samples. It may help doctors learn why this occurs and how to better track people with it.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT01401998Recruiting
Study collecting information from people with ARPKD
This study looks at medical records, imaging, and genetic testing for people with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). It may help researchers better understand the condition and how it affects the liver and kidneys.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 18 years - NCT02057783Recruiting
Exercise program to lower blood pressure in sleep apnea
This trial tests whether a supervised physical activity program can help lower blood pressure in people with obstructive sleep apnea and resistant high blood pressure. It may help you control blood pressure when it has not improved despite multiple medications.
QuébecAges 18–80 - NCT01106794Recruiting
Test of tumor sample analysis for brainstem glioma
This trial analyzes tumor tissue or samples to learn more about brainstem gliomas, including a common type called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. The results may help doctors better understand these tumors and guide future treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 21 years - NCT01962415RecruitingPhase 2
Reduced-intensity stem cell transplant for non-cancer disorders
This trial tests whether a gentler (reduced-intensity) conditioning treatment before a stem cell transplant works for non-cancer diseases. It uses specific donor stem cell matches and checks heart, lung, liver, and kidney function to help lower transplant stress while still aiming for benefit.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 2 months–55 years - NCT02014246Recruiting
Genetic study of movement disorders and dementia
This study looks at DNA (genetic material) in people with movement disorders or dementia, and in some family members or healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand why these conditions happen and how genes may contribute.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT00084292Recruiting
Registry for stroke in infants and children worldwide
This study collects information from children who have had a stroke or conditions that increase stroke risk. By joining this registry, your child's medical information helps doctors better understand and treat strokes in young patients.
Toronto, OntarioAges Up to 18 years - NCT00358943Recruiting
Gaucher disease registry and pregnancy tracking study
This study creates a large, long-term record of people with Gaucher disease and details about pregnancy outcomes. It helps researchers better understand Gaucher over a person’s life and during pregnancy.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT00409435RecruitingPhase 2
Pyridostigmine trial for postural tachycardia syndrome symptoms
This trial tests whether pyridostigmine helps people with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which causes heart rate to rise when you stand up and can lead to unpleasant symptoms. You would be screened based on your tilt-table heart-rate response and your standing-related symptoms.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 15–55
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 19,911 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.