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
- NCT07620210Recruiting
Swallowing Therapy and Pressure Ball Training After Stroke
This study tests whether a swallowing therapy program (CTAR) combined with a pressure ball exercise helps older adults who had a stroke recover their ability to swallow safely. Many stroke survivors struggle with swallowing, which can lead to serious health problems, so this research aims to find better ways to help.
Tainan, Tainan CityAges 65–90 - NCT07620470Recruiting
Brain Tumor Imaging Study Using Advanced CT Scans
This study examines how a specialized CT scanner (Spectral CT) captures detailed images of brain tumors. Researchers will review your imaging scans to understand how well this technology helps doctors see and understand brain tumors.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07620626Recruiting
Study of Woven EndoBridge for Brain Aneurysm Treatment
This study looks at how well a special device called Woven EndoBridge works for treating brain aneurysms (weakened blood vessels in the brain). Researchers will review records of patients already treated and also follow new patients to see how they do over time.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07620990Recruiting
Mindfulness meditation to reduce stress in dialysis patients
This study tests whether guided mindfulness meditation—taught through a smartphone or tablet app—can help hemodialysis patients feel less stressed and sleep better. You would practice meditation exercises while receiving your regular dialysis treatment.
FamagustaAges 18–75 - NCT07622914Recruiting
Dietary fiber and muscle health in head and neck cancer
This study tests whether eating more fiber can help prevent muscle loss in people newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Researchers will track your nutrition and muscle strength over time to see if dietary fiber makes a difference.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07623252Recruiting
Testing new diagnostic criteria for optic nerve inflammation
This study evaluates new guidelines for diagnosing optic neuritis, a condition where the nerve that carries vision becomes inflamed. If you have sudden vision loss in one or both eyes and your doctor thinks optic neuritis might be the cause, this trial will help confirm the diagnosis using updated diagnostic criteria.
Nanning, GuangxiAges Any age - NCT07623512Recruiting
Brain imaging to track arm recovery after stroke
This study uses a safe brain-imaging technology called fNIRS to measure how your brain changes during arm recovery after stroke. The goal is to better understand how rehabilitation helps your brain reorganize and improve arm function.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT07623577RecruitingPhase 2
Sac-TMT and Bevacizumab for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Brain Tumors
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (Sac-TMT and bevacizumab) to treat triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Triple-negative means the cancer cells lack three common markers, making it harder to treat with standard therapies.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07624058Recruiting
Nerve Block Comparison for Gallbladder Surgery Pain
This trial compares two different nerve-block techniques (numbing injections near the spine) to see which one better reduces pain after minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery. You would receive one of these pain-relief methods during surgery to help you feel more comfortable afterward.
AlexandriaAges 30–65 - NCT07624630Recruiting
Brain Activity and Walking After Stroke
This study examines how your brain works when you walk and think at the same time after stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to understand this process, which could help develop better rehabilitation strategies.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07624825Recruiting
Emotional Awareness Therapy After Brain Injury
This study tests whether a therapy focused on recognizing and understanding emotions can help people recover better after a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). You'll participate if you're at least 6 months past your injury and struggle to identify or describe your feelings.
Edison, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07625020Recruiting
Nerve Hydrodissection for Diabetic Nerve Entrapment Pain
This trial tests a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedure that uses fluid injection to free trapped nerves in the lower legs of people with diabetes. The goal is to relieve pain, numbness, and weakness when standard medications haven't worked well enough.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07625202Recruiting
Creatine Supplements During GLP-1 Weight-Loss Therapy
This trial tests whether adding creatine (a natural muscle-building supplement) helps preserve muscle and strength while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. These medications help with weight loss but can sometimes cause muscle loss, so researchers want to see if creatine prevents that.
Saskatoon, SK - SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07625241Recruiting
Brain and Movement Training for Mild-to-Moderate Dementia
This study tests two types of training—cognitive (brain) and movement exercises—for people with mild-to-moderate dementia. The goal is to see if these activities together can help improve thinking, memory, and physical function.
Genova, GenovaAges 65 years+ - NCT07625332RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Galantamine for Metabolic Syndrome in Spinal Cord Injury
This study tests whether a medication called galantamine can help improve metabolic syndrome (a cluster of health conditions including obesity, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol) in people with chronic spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if this treatment can reduce health risks and improve overall wellness.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 21–75 - NCT07625462Recruiting
How hearing affects brain development in children
This research study looks at how hearing—whether typical or affected by hearing loss—shapes how children's brains grow and develop. Researchers will compare brain development in children with normal hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing devices.
ShanghaiAges Up to 18 years - NCT07625579Recruiting
Collaboration for Down Syndrome Progress Research Study
This research study aims to better understand Down syndrome by collecting health information, family history, and sometimes brain imaging or sleep data from children and adults with Down syndrome and their families. The goal is to advance knowledge that could improve health and development for people with Down syndrome.
Orange, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07625540Recruiting
Targeted Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (using electrical currents applied through the scalp) aimed at the subthalamic nucleus—a brain region involved in movement control—to help reduce both movement-related symptoms (like tremor and stiffness) and non-movement symptoms (like mood and sleep problems) in people with Parkinson's disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–85 - NCT07625995RecruitingPhase 2
Fluid management strategies for traumatic brain injury patients
This study tests two different approaches to managing fluids given to brain injury patients in the ICU—one more restrictive and one more liberal—to see which is safer and more effective. The goal is to find the best balance that protects the brain while supporting overall health.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07626216RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain Stimulation Study for Involuntary Movement Disorders
This research tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—can help improve abnormal brain activity patterns in people with dystonia, a condition causing sustained involuntary movements. Researchers will use brain imaging to see if this treatment helps.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07626307Recruiting
Migraine Screening Tool to Guide Physical Therapy Referral
This study tests whether a simple assessment tool can help neurologists decide which migraine patients would benefit from physical therapy. You'll be evaluated by both a neurologist and a physical therapist to see if the tool correctly identifies patients who could improve with hands-on treatment.
MilanAges 18–70 - NCT07626424Recruiting
Vibration therapy for drooling in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether gentle vibration applied to the chin and neck area can reduce drooling in children with cerebral palsy. Drooling affects many children with cerebral palsy and can cause skin irritation; this trial explores a non-surgical treatment option.
VanAges 2–18 - NCT07626450Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen after stroke clot removal treatment
This study tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can help recovery after emergency clot-removal surgery for large blood vessel strokes. The goal is to see if extra oxygen can reduce brain damage and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07626944Recruiting
Music and Sound Therapy for Dementia Behaviors
This study tests whether special music and sound patterns can help reduce difficult behaviors and improve mood in people with dementia living in assisted care. Researchers will play these sounds to you and track any changes in how you feel and behave.
Denver, ColoradoAges 55–95
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.