Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,516 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,855
- Phase 2786
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3533
- Phase 4344
- Phase 1/Phase 2305
- Phase 2/Phase 3120
Top conditions
- Stroke852
- Parkinson Disease423
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Multiple Sclerosis340
- Dementia230
- Ischemic Stroke202
- Epilepsy197
- Insomnia156
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Traumatic Brain Injury156
- Spinal Cord Injuries152
- Sarcopenia151
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy129
- Mild Cognitive Impairment128
- Migraine112
- Pain Management112
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis106
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital134
- Riphah International University127
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing94
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon80
- Johns Hopkins University71
- National Taiwan University Hospital71
- University of Minnesota65
Where studies are running
- California678
- Massachusetts307
- New York295
- Florida274
- Texas271
- Maryland245
- Alabama214
- Arizona209
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,514 total
- NCT06962540Enrolling by invitation
Understanding personal listening strategies in hearing loss
This study looks at how people with hearing loss use different listening strategies. It may help find better ways to support hearing in daily life.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT06961487Enrolling by invitation
Stroke treatment trial for large area brain damage
This trial tests if a procedure to remove a large blood clot from the brain (called a thrombectomy) can help people with severe strokes who have a large damaged area. It is for people who can be treated within 24 hours of their stroke starting.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06960408Enrolling by invitation
Sleep, relaxation, and diabetes: A study on reducing anxiety
This study tests whether learning about good sleep habits and practicing a simple relaxation technique can help people with diabetes sleep better, feel less anxious, and improve blood sugar control.
AnkaraAges 18–64 - NCT06959784Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
A study on new diabetes drugs for heart health and remission
This trial tests if newer diabetes medications can reduce heart risk and help achieve diabetes remission in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It may be an option if you have not taken diabetes drugs before or stopped them over three months ago, and your blood sugar and weight are in certain ranges.
BeijingAges 30–70 - NCT06956508Enrolling by invitation
VR therapy to prevent phantom limb pain after amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) daily in the hospital after a major amputation can help prevent phantom limb pain. You'll use a VR headset to do simple exercises that may keep your brain from sending pain signals to the missing limb.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT06955962Enrolling by invitation
Mandala art therapy for multiple sclerosis symptoms and quality of life
This trial tests whether creating mandala art can help improve symptoms and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. You would participate in art sessions while continuing your regular MS care.
TrabzonAges 18–65 - NCT06953700Enrolling by invitation
Hearing and age study for adults with normal or mild hearing loss
This study looks at how differences in hearing between your ears affect your ability to hear in noisy places. Researchers want to learn more across different ages.
College Park, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT06952764Enrolling by invitation
ECLIPSE: Tracking epilepsy cycles to predict seizures
This trial tests if tracking your brain activity with an implanted device can help predict when seizures might happen. It is for adults who have seizures despite medication and already have the RNS System implanted.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06950190Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Exercise and thinking skills during chemotherapy
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help protect thinking and memory in adults receiving chemotherapy for cancer. If you are able to walk on your own and do light exercise, this trial might be a good fit.
Schenectady, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06948175Enrolling by invitation
Abdominal stimulation for bowel issues after spinal cord injury
This trial tests if electrical stimulation on the stomach can help people with spinal cord injury have faster, easier bowel movements. It may help if your bowel routine takes longer than 30 minutes.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–80 - NCT06945263Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two freezing methods for pain after appendix removal
This study compares two ways of numbing the belly during laparoscopic appendix removal in children. It aims to find which method gives better pain relief after surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 4–18 - NCT06943014Enrolling by invitation
Wearable device study for activity after stroke
This study uses a small device worn on your arm to measure how much you move and sit during daily life. It aims to help understand physical activity patterns in people recovering from a stroke with some walking difficulty.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06940193Enrolling by invitation
Egoo Phe home test for phenylalanine levels in PKU
This study tests a new home blood test (Egoo Phe) for measuring phenylalanine levels in people with PKU, as well as in healthy adults. It aims to see if it is accurate and easy to use.
BirminghamAges Up to 3 years - NCT06938542Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care needs for kids with rare diseases
This study asks children with rare diseases and their families about what kind of palliative care (comfort and support) they need. It aims to understand how to better help families through their child's illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–99 - NCT06932510Enrolling by invitation
Comparing inflatable collar to manual neck stretching
This study compares two ways to gently stretch the neck to relieve pain and numbness in the arm caused by a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy). It looks at whether a special inflatable neck collar or hands-on manual stretching works better to improve symptoms.
IslamabadAges 19–44 - NCT06932185Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound brain stimulation for movement disorders
This study tests if low-intensity ultrasound can safely change brain activity patterns in people with movement disorders like Parkinson's. You may be eligible if you already have a special brain implant that can record brain signals.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT06931483Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for Parkinson's motor symptoms
This trial uses a new type of non-invasive brain stimulation to target a deep brain area that controls movement. It aims to improve motor symptoms like stiffness and slowness in people with Parkinson's disease, without needing surgery.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 50–80 - NCT06931236Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for anxiety and insomnia
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with both anxiety and insomnia. Treatments target a specific brain region to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 15–65 - NCT06927869Enrolling by invitation
Pully exercise for managing muscle stiffness
This trial tests whether special pulley-based exercises can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) in children. Children with mild spasticity (grade 1 on a standard scale) who can follow instructions may participate.
TantaAges 5–10 - NCT06924918Enrolling by invitation
Scalp acupuncture for chronic tic disorders in children
This trial tests whether scalp acupuncture can help children aged 4-12 with chronic tic disorders (like motor or vocal tics). It may be an option for kids who can't take standard medications or want to avoid them.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4–12 - NCT06923683Enrolling by invitation
Social skills treatment for brain injury
This trial tests a treatment called T-ScEmo for people with brain injury who have trouble with social skills and emotions. The treatment involves you and a support person (like a partner or close friend) working together to improve social understanding and behavior.
Boekel, North BrabantAges 18–70 - NCT06921265Enrolling by invitation
Magnetic brain stimulation for language in primary progressive aphasia
This study tests whether targeted magnetic stimulation to the brain can help improve language and speech in people with primary progressive aphasia. It compares the effects of real stimulation versus a placebo to see if it is a safe and useful treatment.
Milan, MilanoAges 40–85 - NCT06915077Enrolling by invitation
Personalized treatment for sleep apnea
This study tests alternative treatments for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea who cannot use CPAP. It aims to find more tolerable options.
Wilrijk, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06913985Enrolling by invitation
Study on heart health in teens and young adults
This study looks at how fitness, sleep, and diet during childhood affect heart and metabolic health in teenagers and young adults. It uses data and samples already collected from participants in earlier studies.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 13–21
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,516 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 20,061 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.