Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,504 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,843
- Phase 2785
- Phase 1574
- Phase 3532
- Phase 4345
- Phase 1/Phase 2306
- Phase 2/Phase 3119
Top conditions
- Stroke852
- Parkinson Disease423
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis339
- Dementia229
- Ischemic Stroke201
- Epilepsy196
- Insomnia156
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Traumatic Brain Injury155
- Spinal Cord Injuries151
- Sarcopenia150
- Acute Ischemic Stroke142
- Cerebral Palsy129
- Mild Cognitive Impairment128
- Migraine113
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis106
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital135
- Riphah International University127
- 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 Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California677
- Massachusetts308
- New York294
- Florida278
- Texas270
- Maryland245
- Alabama214
- Arizona210
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,502 total
- NCT07554833Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Motor and Memory Skills
This study tests whether repeated magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the brain can help improve movement and thinking problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure how the treatment affects your motor control and cognitive function over the study period.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT07555431RecruitingPhase 2
Dolutegravir alone versus with tenofovir for HTLV-1
This study tests whether adding tenofovir (an antiviral medication) to dolutegravir helps treat HTLV-1 infection better than dolutegravir alone. HTLV-1 is a virus that can cause serious health problems, and researchers want to find the most effective treatment combination.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07555652Recruiting
Cooling treatment for newborns with birth-related brain injury
This trial studies whether cooling a newborn's body after a difficult birth helps prevent brain damage. Researchers will track babies treated with this cooling therapy and use brain imaging to see how well it works.
Ha Nội, HanoiAges birth–6 hours - NCT07555691Recruiting
Chinese herbal medicine for fibromyalgia pain relief
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Yishen Shujin Decoction can reduce fibromyalgia pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition causing widespread body pain and fatigue; this study aims to see if this herbal treatment helps relieve those symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07555873Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment versus physical therapy for neck and head dysfunction
This study compares two hands-on treatment approaches—osteopathic manipulation and physiotherapy—for chronic neck pain, headaches, and dizziness caused by cervical dysfunction. If you qualify, you'll receive one of these treatments and help researchers understand which works better.
Pristina, PejtonAges 18–65 - NCT07556068Recruiting
Brain Blood Flow Recovery After Stroke Clot Removal
This study enrolls people who had an acute ischemic stroke (caused by a blood clot) and received emergency treatment to remove the clot. Researchers want to understand why some patients recover well while others don't, by measuring how the brain regulates its own blood flow after treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07556887Recruiting
Using IMPROVE to Choose Carotid Artery Treatment After Stroke
This study tests whether a new tool called IMPROVE helps doctors decide if you need surgery or a stent to clear a narrowed carotid artery (a major neck blood vessel) after a recent stroke or mini-stroke. The goal is to better predict which patients will benefit most from this treatment.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07556991RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Infection's Role in Chronic Brain Bleeding
This study investigates whether infection contributes to chronic subdural hematoma, a condition where blood collects between the brain and skull. Researchers will study patients undergoing surgery to understand infection's involvement and potentially improve treatment.
RostockAges 18 years+ - NCT07557108Recruiting
Nerve Blocks to Improve Recovery After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves in the chest wall (fascial plane blocks) help patients recover better and have less pain after open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique improves how you feel and function in the days after your operation.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–70 - NCT07557225Recruiting
New PET Scan for Detecting Multiple Cancer Types
This study tests a new type of PET scan (a specialized imaging test) that may better detect certain cancers by looking for a specific marker found on many tumor types. The scan uses a new tracer called 18F-T2 to help doctors see cancer more clearly.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07557576Recruiting
Pain management approaches for children having cleft surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia (with and without opioid painkillers) for children undergoing cleft lip or palate surgery. The goal is to see which approach better controls pain after surgery and reduces agitation as the child wakes up.
ZagrebAges 3 months–7 years - NCT07557706RecruitingPhase 1
Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Heart Function in Parkinson's Disease
This study tests a non-invasive ear-based stimulation technique (taVNS) to help regulate heart function in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if this gentle stimulation can improve blood pressure and heart rate control.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07557771Recruiting
Testing Middle Ear Function with Sound Waves
This research study tests a new way to measure how well your middle ear (the tiny bones behind your eardrum) works using sound waves instead of traditional hearing tests. It involves three groups: people with normal hearing, people with conductive hearing loss, and people scheduled for cochlear implant surgery.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT07558447Recruiting
Studying Tiny Particles to Predict Chemotherapy Nerve Damage
This study looks at tiny particles in your blood to understand and potentially predict nerve damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs. Researchers will monitor you before, during, and after your cancer treatment to see if these particles can help warn doctors about this common side effect.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07558850Recruiting
CAR-T Cell Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Autoimmune Diseases
This study tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells) designed to treat severe autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma that haven't responded well to standard treatments. The therapy works by modifying your own immune cells to target and eliminate the B cells that are causing your autoimmune disease.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT07558876Recruiting
Upper limb training with vibration therapy after stroke
This trial tests whether combining task-oriented exercises with focal vibration (gentle vibrating stimulation) can help improve arm and hand function and feeling in people who've had a stroke. The vibration aims to help your brain better sense where your hand is and what it's touching.
SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT07560631Recruiting
Facial Tracking to Monitor Brain Injury Recovery
This study uses camera technology to track subtle facial movements as a way to detect awareness and recovery in people with severe brain injuries. It may help doctors better understand and monitor patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 22–85 - NCT07560696Recruiting
Web-based therapy for thinking and speech after illness
This study tests whether patients recovering from serious illness in the ICU or stroke ward can use a web-based platform called Cognishine to help rebuild their thinking skills and speech ability. The goal is to see if this online approach works well and is practical for patients receiving support from therapists.
LiverpoolAges 18 years+ - NCT07561138Recruiting
Nutrition and Exercise Training Before Liver Transplant
This study tests whether eating better and doing gentle exercise before your liver transplant can help you stay healthier and recover better after surgery. You'll work with a nutrition expert and exercise specialist to prepare your body for transplant.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–70 - NCT07561827RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Block for Pain After Spine Surgery in Teens
This trial tests whether a numbing injection around the spine muscles (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after back surgery for scoliosis in teenagers. The goal is to help young patients recover more comfortably.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT07561957Recruiting
Smartphone app to help manage chronic kidney disease
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)—a condition where the kidneys don't filter blood as well as they should—follow the latest medical guidelines. The app aims to make it easier for younger adults to stay on top of their kidney health and treatment.
DublinAges 16–30 - NCT07562048Recruiting
Comfort Cuddling for Children in Critical Care
This study looks at whether gentle cuddling and physical comfort help children feel better while they're in the intensive care unit. Researchers believe close contact with caregivers may reduce stress and improve how children recover.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07563244Recruiting
Computer Brain Training for Confusion in Older Adults
This study tests whether using a computer program to do brain exercises can help older adults recover from delirium—a state of confusion that sometimes happens after hospitalization. The goal is to see if this mental stimulation helps people think more clearly and recover faster.
Reus, TarragonaAges 60 years+ - NCT07563777Recruiting
Long-term study of human aging and health
This is a long-term research study that follows people over time to understand how humans age. Researchers will collect information about your health and lifestyle to learn what helps people stay healthier as they get older.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,504 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,972 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.