Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,939 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,342
- Phase 2765
- Phase 1556
- Phase 3513
- Phase 4339
- Phase 1/Phase 2299
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke796
- Parkinson Disease394
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Multiple Sclerosis330
- Dementia225
- Epilepsy192
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment126
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management113
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia105
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital124
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris109
- Riphah International University105
- Mayo Clinic98
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing89
- Hospices Civils de Lyon77
- Johns Hopkins University69
- University of Minnesota63
- Washington University School of Medicine63
Where studies are running
- California658
- Massachusetts304
- New York295
- Florida267
- Texas266
- Maryland248
- Arizona208
- Alabama207
- Illinois183
- Pennsylvania176
Recruiting studies11,939 total
- NCT07785960Enrolling by invitation
Sleep tracking with a special patch after night shifts
This trial tests a patch that you wear while sleeping after a night shift to see if it helps you recover and tracks your sleep. You will also wear a sleep tracker on your wrist.
Birmingham, West MidlandsAges 18 years+ - NCT06538974Recruiting
Long-term use of an exoskeleton for leg weakness
This trial tests a walking device called an exoskeleton to help people with leg weakness or movement problems. It's designed to see if using the exoskeleton regularly over time can help improve walking or mobility.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06219759Recruiting
Nerve Reconnection and Signals in ALS
This study looks at how nerves reconnect and send signals to muscles in people with ALS. It may help doctors understand the disease better and find new ways to treat it.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06541782Recruiting
Creative arts therapy for children with intellectual disabilities
This study explores whether creative arts activities (like drawing, music, or dance) can help children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their mothers feel closer and more connected. You and your child would take part in fun, creative sessions together.
HaifaAges 3–7 - NCT06541626Recruiting
Study of CNS inflammatory demyelinating diseases
This study follows people with certain inflammatory conditions of the brain and spinal cord (like MS, NMOSD, or MOGAD) to learn more about their disease. If you join, you will help researchers understand these conditions better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT04276181Recruiting
Nerve and tendon transfer surgery for hand function after spinal cord injury
This trial studies a specialized surgery that reroutes nerves and tendons to help restore hand and grip function after a spinal cord injury. It may help some people regain more useful hand movement if their arm muscle strength and nerve signals are strong enough.
MölndalAges 15–55 - NCT05471232Recruiting
Genomic testing for youth mental health crises with IDD
This study looks at genetic (DNA) information to understand mental health crises in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It may help doctors learn why these crises happen and improve how future families are supported.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 7–17 - NCT06544876Recruiting
Balance and recovery in diabetes nerve damage
This study looks at how diabetes-related nerve damage affects balance and the ability to recover from a stumble. It may help find better ways to prevent falls.
Austin, TexasAges 50–99 - NCT06546761Recruiting
Heart imaging after carotid artery treatment
This study tests whether imaging the heart's arteries with a special CT scan can help find hidden blockages in people who just had treatment for a blocked carotid artery. It aims to prevent future heart problems.
RigaAges 50 years+ - NCT06546033Recruiting
Intermittent fasting and Mediterranean diet for multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether a combination of intermittent fasting (eating only during certain hours) and a Mediterranean diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats) can help improve symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). If you are a woman with MS and not in an active flare-up, this trial may offer a new way to manage your condition through diet.
Niğde, BorAges 18–65 - NCT06545591Recruiting
Predicting stroke treatment success with a blood test
This trial studies a blood marker called sTREM to see if it can help predict outcomes after a mechanical clot removal procedure (endovascular thrombectomy) for large-vessel stroke. If you have had a stroke due to a large artery blockage within the last 24 hours and plan to have this procedure, you may be able to join.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06115018Recruiting
Oral device for sleep apnea after palate surgery
This study tests whether a special oral device (OPR) can help people with sleep apnea after they have had palate surgery. It looks at how well it works and if the benefits last over time.
TainanAges 18–100 - NCT06543602Recruiting
Monitoring agitation in ICU patients with a video camera
This trial uses a special camera to monitor ICU patients who may become agitated. By watching your face and body movements, doctors hope to detect agitation early and improve your care.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT06548737Recruiting
Outcomes after a brain bleed
This study looks at what happens to people after a bleed in the brain. It will help doctors understand how people recover, so they can improve care for future patients.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT06548477Recruiting
Albumin for recovery after brain aneurysm bleed
This study tests whether giving the protein albumin can improve recovery after a brain aneurysm has burst. It is for people who have had their aneurysm treated quickly after symptoms started.
DohaAges 18–80 - NCT05508841Recruiting
Study how brain stimulation may work in mild Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how mild to moderate Alzheimer’s affects response to a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (transcranial direct current stimulation). It may help researchers learn who benefits most and why.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–90 - NCT06548256Recruiting
Probiotic for Parkinson's Symptoms
This trial tests whether a probiotic called Clostridium butyricum can help with both movement and non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It aims to see if improving gut health can ease symptoms.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–90 - NCT04524338Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation study for dementia
This study looks at using a home device that delivers a mild electrical current to the brain (“tDCS”) over time in people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It aims to learn whether this approach is safe and potentially helpful for symptoms.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50–100 - NCT07776743RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new oral drug for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
This study tests a new oral medication called Rocbrutinib for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The drug targets a protein that may help reduce the immune system's attack on the brain and spinal cord. The trial will check if the medication can reduce new brain lesions and slow down disability progression.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07778836RecruitingPhase 3
Study of daily injections for Friedreich's ataxia
This study tests an investigational drug given as a daily injection to see if it can improve walking and balance in people with Friedreich's ataxia.
Tampa, FloridaAges 12–40 - NCT07782229Recruiting
Breakfast cereal and its effect on appetite and thinking
This study tests whether eating a specific breakfast cereal affects your appetite and mental performance. It is for healthy adults who regularly eat cereal and are not trying to lose weight.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT07780383RecruitingPhase 1
Single-dose study for healthy adults and early Alzheimer's participants
This trial tests a new investigational drug, BMS-986446, given as a single dose to healthy volunteers and multiple doses to people with early Alzheimer's disease. It aims to understand how the drug moves in the body, its safety, and whether it triggers an immune response, which could help guide future treatment for Alzheimer's.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07775976Enrolling by invitation
Whole-heart checkup with a wearable heart monitor
This study looks at how well a wearable heart monitor and special software can check the health of your whole heart and assess your risk of future heart problems. It may help doctors create more personalized care plans.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07779460Recruiting
Comparing two multiple sclerosis medicines in everyday practice
This study compares how well two medicines, Kesimpta and Ocrevus, work for people with multiple sclerosis when used in real life. It looks at patient records to see which treatment might be more effective.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18–100
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,939 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,371 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.