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
- NCT07401186Recruiting
Stimulation to Improve Sensory Pathways in the Brain and Spine
This study tests whether using electrical stimulation during neck surgery can help improve how the brain and spinal cord process sensory information. It may offer new ways to help people with stroke-related weakness.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–75 - NCT07401966Recruiting
Amputation in childhood and nerve pain study
This study looks at nerve pain in children and teens who had an amputation before a certain age. It aims to understand how common and how severe this pain is after amputation, and uses simple questionnaires to find out.
Saint-MauriceAges 5–18 - NCT07402356Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for thinking problems
This study uses virtual reality and eye-tracking (pupillometry) to measure thinking and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or depression. It aims to find better ways to detect and track cognitive changes using a simple, non-invasive procedure.
München, BavariaAges 18–80 - NCT07402655Recruiting
Study on nerve injuries in the arm and their long-term effects
This study looks at people who have had a recent nerve injury in their arm, hand, or wrist that needed treatment. It aims to understand how the injury affects movement, feeling, and quality of life over time.
IspartaAges 18–80 - NCT07402941Recruiting
Testing inner ear stimulation during awake ear surgery
This study tests a new way to stimulate your hearing nerve during ear surgery while you are awake. It might help doctors better understand hearing loss and improve future treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07402954Recruiting
Test of lidocaine infusion for severe migraine or face pain
This trial tests whether giving a numbing medicine (lidocaine) into a small artery in the face (the external carotid artery) can help people with hard-to-treat chronic migraines or persistent face/skull pain. It is for those who haven't found relief from standard treatments.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT07403188Recruiting
Long-Term Follow-Up Study for KYV-101 Participants
This long-term follow-up study checks on the health and safety of people who have already received the experimental cell therapy KYV-101 in a previous clinical trial. It is a way for them to be monitored over time without any additional treatments.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07403266RecruitingPhase 3
Full-spectrum cannabis oil for seizures in tuberous sclerosis
This trial tests a full-spectrum cannabis extract to see if it reduces seizures in people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) whose seizures have not been controlled by other treatments. If it works, it could offer a new option for managing hard-to-treat epilepsy.
MadridAges 2–65 - NCT07403331Recruiting
Nerve pain in legs: spinal cord stimulation plus team care
This trial tests a treatment bundle that combines a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your spine to block pain signals) with a team of specialists (like a psychologist and physical therapist) to reduce chronic nerve pain in the legs and improve your ability to move and function.
OsloAges 18–60 - NCT07403539Recruiting
Speech learning and production in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how people with Parkinson's disease learn and produce speech. It may help researchers understand how Parkinson's affects talking and how to improve communication.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 45 years+ - NCT07403747Recruiting
Using a ride-on toy car to reduce anxiety during surgery prep
This study tests if letting preschool boys ride a toy car to the operating room helps them feel less anxious. It may be a good option if your child is having tonsil or adenoid surgery for the first time.
AnkaraAges 3–7 - NCT07403773Recruiting
Home doll vs hospital doll for preschool girls before surgery
This study compares having your child bring her own doll from home versus using a hospital doll to help her feel less anxious before tonsil or adenoid surgery. The goal is to see which doll works better to reduce fear.
Ankara, ÇANKAYAAges 3–7 - NCT07404241Recruiting
Brain activity linked to movement and mood swings in Parkinson's
This study looks at brain signals related to motor and psychiatric changes in people with Parkinson's who are scheduled for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. The goal is to better understand why symptoms fluctuate and how DBS may help.
GenevaAges 18–80 - NCT07404410Recruiting
Robot therapy for apathy in dementia
This study tests whether a friendly robot can help reduce apathy (loss of interest) in people with dementia. You and your caregiver will use the robot at home for several weeks.
Milan, ItalyAges 40 years+ - NCT07404761Recruiting
Moving your arm after stroke or TBI
This study tests a device that uses mild electrical pulses and augmented reality (a computer overlay on real life) to help people who have arm or hand weakness after a recent stroke or brain injury regain movement.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT07404852Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for reducing inflammation after stroke
This trial tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can reduce inflammation and brain injury after a stroke caused by a large blood clot.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–99 - NCT07404956Recruiting
Comparing surgical and N95 masks for operating room nurses
This study checks how wearing a surgical mask or an N95 mask affects the air quality during surgery (called surgical smoke). It is for operating room nurses who work with surgical smoke regularly.
Bartın, BartınAges 18 years+ - NCT07405021Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests whether using a non-invasive device to stimulate the vagus nerve can reduce nerve pain and improve function in people with diabetic neuropathy. It may be a good option if you have burning or electric-shock-like foot pain despite standard diabetes care.
DamiettaAges 45–60 - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - NCT07406971RecruitingPhase 2
Capsaicin nose spray for acute stroke
This trial tests a capsaicin spray applied inside the nose to stimulate a nerve cluster behind the nose, which may help improve blood flow in people having a moderate to severe stroke within the last 24 hours.
Aguascalientes, AguascalientesAges 18 years+ - NCT07407582RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sodium thiosulfate to protect hearing during cisplatin chemo
This trial tests whether a medicine called sodium thiosulfate can protect your hearing from the side effects of cisplatin chemotherapy. It is for people with newly diagnosed cancer who are about to receive cisplatin for the first time.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07407725Recruiting
Study of brain-computer interface use in ALS, spinal cord injury, and healthy adults
This study tests how well people with ALS, spinal cord injury, or healthy volunteers can use a brain-computer interface (BCI). The goal is to learn how to measure what the device can do, which may help people with severe communication or movement limitations.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07407803RecruitingPhase 3
TQ-B3234 for adults with non-surgical neurofibromatosis type 1 tumors
This trial tests an oral capsule called TQ-B3234 for adults who have painful, inoperable nerve tumors from neurofibromatosis type 1. It aims to see if the drug can shrink these tumors or stop them from growing.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07407790Recruiting
Smartphone heart check after stroke
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to check your heart rhythm after a stroke can find hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). If you had a recent stroke or TIA and are not already on blood thinners, you may be able to help doctors detect and prevent future strokes.
KristiansandAges 18 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 19,911 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.