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
- NCT02686229Recruiting
Registry study for adults with suspected low-grade brain tumor
This study records health details about adults who may have a low-grade glioma (a slower-growing brain tumor) based on scan results. Researchers use these data to better understand disease patterns and outcomes, and help connect individual patients to future research.
UlmAges 18 years+ - NCT02253290Recruiting
Follow-up for kids with neuromuscular diseases
This study checks how children and teens with neuromuscular diseases are doing over time. It focuses on brain/learning thinking (neuropsychological) and emotional or social well-being (psychosocial) to understand what support may help.
LeuvenAges Up to 18 years - NCT02486562Recruiting
Research network for people with multiple sclerosis
This study builds a patient-powered research network for people living with multiple sclerosis. It may help by gathering real-world information from patients to improve understanding of the disease over time.
Waltham, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT02124499Recruiting
Study links genes to complications after scheduled surgery
This study looks at how certain genetic differences may affect the risk of complications and recovery outcomes after surgery. It may help doctors understand who is more likely to have problems around the time of an operation.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT02748941Recruiting
Imaging study of narrowed neck arteries after stroke
This study looks at new imaging markers in people with significant narrowing of the carotid artery (the main artery in the neck). It compares people who recently had a stroke from that artery with people who have no recent stroke, to better understand stroke risk and artery disease.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT02435940Recruiting
Registry for inherited eye vision conditions
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information about people with inherited retinal (retina) diseases. It may help researchers learn how these conditions progress and connect you with future studies or treatments.
Columbia, MarylandAges Any age - NCT02502162Recruiting
Low-dose naltrexone for complex regional pain syndrome
This trial tests whether low-dose naltrexone can reduce symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a long-lasting pain condition in an arm or leg. It may help by targeting pain signaling, but you must meet specific CRPS diagnosis and medication rules to join.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT02132741Recruiting
Eye imaging study in people with kidney disease
This study uses a painless eye scan to learn more about how kidney disease may be linked to eye changes. It may help improve understanding and future care for people with chronic kidney disease and/or high blood pressure.
Edinburgh, MidlothianAges 18–80 - NCT02762175Recruiting
Track breathing airway changes after jaw surgery for sleep apnea
This study records how your upper airway changes on scans after a jaw surgery called MMA for obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). It also looks at how those changes relate to quality of life, which may help doctors better predict who benefits from surgery.
BrugesAges Any age - NCT02795052Recruiting
Stem cell treatment trial for nerve injury
This study tests whether bone-marrow stem cells can improve nerve function in people with nerve damage that usually doesn’t recover with current care. It also checks whether the treatment is safe and whether people can be followed over time with repeated nerve exams.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT02756091Recruiting
Study of treatment after a new brain artery dissection
This study looks at people who have had a fresh tear in a brain artery within the last month. The goal is to learn the best way to manage this condition and improve outcomes.
Osaka, KansaiAges 18 years+ - NCT02417324Recruiting
Registering new brain tumor patients to build better care
This study collects medical information (and sometimes tumor tissue) from people diagnosed with certain brain tumors after January 1, 2012. It aims to improve understanding of these tumors worldwide so future care can be better.
AachenAges Any age - NCT02829684Recruiting
Register for people with Prader-Willi syndrome
This is a patient registry that collects information about people with Prader-Willi syndrome. It may help researchers better understand the condition and plan future studies.
ToulouseAges Any age - NCT02821260Recruiting
Evaluating epilepsy surgery results in children at a French hospital
This study looks at how well epilepsy surgery works for infants and children treated at the Rothschild Foundation. It mainly depends on whether your child is already scheduled/being treated there and whether you agree to participate.
ParisAges Up to 18 years - NCT02602769Recruiting
Testing blood traits in children with ROHHAD syndrome
This trial studies children with ROHHAD syndrome to better understand their body chemistry and other blood features. The results may help researchers learn what drives the condition and how it might be tracked over time.
Boston, New YorkAges 2–20 - NCT02846272Recruiting
Brain scans in children with hard-to-treat epilepsy
This study uses special brain imaging to look at how brain cells and networks work in children with intractable, or hard-to-treat, epilepsy. The goal is to connect the scan findings with what’s found in clinical evaluation to better understand the condition.
Houston, TexasAges birth–18 years - NCT02399748Recruiting
Long-term study of outcomes in Pompe disease
This study follows people with Pompe disease over a long period to learn how they do over time, especially those receiving enzyme replacement therapy. Your results could help doctors better understand expected outcomes and refine care.
TaipeiAges Any age - NCT02842424RecruitingPhase 4
Ramipril for walking pain from blocked leg arteries
This study tests whether ramipril (a blood-pressure medicine) can improve leg muscle problems linked to poor blood flow in people with chronic claudication—pain that limits walking. It’s mainly looking at changes related to oxidative stress and muscle scarring (fibrosis).
Omaha, NebraskaAges 18–90 - NCT02601339Recruiting
NIRS monitoring in premature babies with brain fluid problems
This study uses a special light-based monitor (NIRS) to track blood flow in the brain of premature infants. It compares babies in different conditions related to bleeding, fluid buildup, or other brain fluid changes to help doctors understand what monitoring can show.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–1 year - NCT02760108Recruiting
Parkinson’s Families Project for people with family links
This project is for people age 16 and older who have Parkinson’s (or similar symptoms called parkinsonism). It focuses on people with a family history and/or symptoms that started before age 45, to better understand Parkinson’s in families.
LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT02194816Recruiting
Online survey study for people with Parkinson’s or Parkinsonism
This study looks at how changing certain factors over time relates to symptoms in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. You may help researchers by completing longer online surveys every 6 months for 5 years.
Kenmore, WashingtonAges 19 years+ - NCT02674230Recruiting
Obesity and body clock registry for healthy aging
This study is a registry that collects health information to better understand how weight and your body’s daily rhythm may affect healthy aging. It may help researchers identify patterns linked to aging and future health risks.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT02533804Recruiting
Life Project study for adults in Lake Nona
This study is collecting information from adults living or working in the Lake Nona area. It may help researchers understand community needs and improve programs for residents.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–110 - NCT02448485Recruiting
Measuring Troponin T blood levels in aortic valve narrowing
This study looks at a blood test called high-sensitivity troponin T in people with aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve). The results may help doctors understand heart strain or risk in this condition.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges Any age
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.