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
- NCT05453240Enrolling by invitation
Check long-term safety of an LVIS brain stent
This study looks at how safe and effective the LVIS device is over the long term. It mainly includes adults who had an LVIS stent placed for certain types of brain aneurysms within the past 5 years, using the approved indications.
Aliso Viejo, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05450237Enrolling by invitation
Testing thinking and memory questionnaires in people with brain injury
This study checks how well certain questionnaire and testing tools work for people who have brain damage from neurologic conditions and ongoing brain inflammation. It may help future patients by improving which tests are most accurate and easy to use.
Pozzilli, IserniaAges 18–80 - NCT05447299Enrolling by invitation
Muscle and spasticity testing using MRI modeling
This study uses an MRI scan and movement measurements to better understand muscle tightness (spasticity) in children with cerebral palsy. It may help researchers improve how spasticity is evaluated and modeled to support future treatments.
StockholmAges 5–18 - NCT05444751Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Different pain medicine plans for back surgery
This Phase 3 study compares two combinations of anesthesia and pain medications during lumbar decompression surgery, to see which helps more. It may help patients by aiming for better pain control and recovery using one planned medication approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT05443321Enrolling by invitation
Health information sharing during hospital transfers
This trial studies whether sharing patients’ health information between hospitals during transfers can improve outcomes. You may be included if you are moved from a specific partner hospital to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and admitted to certain hospital units.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05435859Enrolling by invitation
Mapping the brain area for speech during surgery
This study uses tiny brain electrodes placed during surgery to better understand how a brain region helps with speech. The results may guide safer brain mapping during surgery for people with epilepsy or brain tumors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05433948Enrolling by invitation
Testing ways to diagnose mild brain changes in liver disease
This study looks at how well simple brain tests can detect early (minimal) thinking changes related to liver cirrhosis. It may help doctors spot these changes sooner and diagnose the condition more accurately.
EsbjergAges 18–90 - NCT05380921Enrolling by invitation
Dry-electrode EEG headset for VA telehealth visits
This trial is testing a new “dry electrode” EEG headset used during EEG testing done as an outpatient (and possibly from home/clinic by telehealth). It may help make EEG recordings easier and more comfortable compared with traditional setups.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05374590Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Long-term safety study of efgartigimod for young myasthenia gravis patients
This trial checks the long-term safety of efgartigimod given through an IV and as a quick under-the-skin injection in children with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). It may help your care team understand how safely this treatment can be used over time for kids who already took related study treatments.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 2–18 - NCT05371483Enrolling by invitation
Study effects of narcolepsy and hypersomnia treatments on brain and heart
This study looks at how narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia affects thinking and cardiovascular health, and how usual treatment medications may change those outcomes. It may help researchers understand risks and benefits of common hypersomnia therapies.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT05368038Enrolling by invitation
Newborn screening program for babies up to 4 weeks old
This trial tests a flexible newborn screening process that looks for certain conditions early in life. It may help by catching problems sooner, when treatment can be started earlier.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT05350774Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
IV immunotherapy for lingering neurologic effects after COVID-19
This Phase 2 trial tests whether intravenous immunotherapy (IVIG) can improve ongoing neurologic symptoms after a mild-to-moderate COVID-19 illness. It targets people with persistent symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, trouble thinking, dizziness when standing, and balance or other neurologic problems.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05315596Enrolling by invitation
Tracking pain and recovery answers after surgery
This study checks how patients report pain and recovery over time after surgery. It may help improve how hospitals understand and manage pain after operations.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT05301361Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Test of brain testing during stimulant treatment for ADHD
This trial checks whether a “NIH Toolbox” set of child-friendly tests can detect changes when stimulant medicine is used for ADHD. It may help doctors better measure how well stimulant treatment is working in people with intellectual disability.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 6–24 - NCT05247255Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Nerve block during hip replacement surgery
This early-stage study tests whether a specific nerve block to numb the lower back area can make total hip replacement surgery more comfortable. It looks at patients who are having planned (elective) hip replacement and whether the nerve block is safe and works well.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05238909Enrolling by invitation
Tracking tumor burden in people with NF1
This study looks for better ways to measure how much tumor activity people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have over time. The goal is to develop “biomarkers,” which are test results that may help doctors track disease more easily.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT05233111Enrolling by invitation
Exposure therapy to reduce PTSD after spinal cord injury
This trial compares a specific type of talk therapy (brief prolonged exposure) versus standard care to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms after a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may get extra support targeted at PTSD symptoms during inpatient rehab.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05230134Enrolling by invitation
Nerve block treatment for brain blood vessel spasm after bleeding
This trial looks at a procedure that blocks specific nerves to help prevent or treat blood vessel spasm in the brain after a ruptured brain aneurysm. If you qualify, it may help improve blood flow to the brain during recovery in the ICU.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05212571Enrolling by invitation
IV esketamine to improve long-term pain in CRPS
This study looks at whether giving esketamine through a vein can help reduce long-term pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). You may be able to join if your CRPS diagnosis matches specific international criteria and you can safely take the study medicine.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05176561Enrolling by invitation
Brain and hearing training for older cochlear-implant users
This trial studies whether a structured auditory (hearing) and cognitive (thinking) training program can improve outcomes for adults who use cochlear implants. It’s designed for people at a certain stage after their implant and with specific hearing and thinking test results.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 60 years+ - NCT05166655Enrolling by invitation
Recording brain signals during deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s
This study uses special recordings during deep brain stimulation surgery to better understand how movement gets easier in Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers improve how this therapy is used for advanced symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05162638Enrolling by invitation
Immune study in MS and healthy adults using a special tube
This study compares immune (defense system) “profiles” between people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy volunteers. It involves a thoracic duct cannulation procedure and several MRIs to see how immune cells behave and whether a specific immune pattern is different in MS.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT05127954Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term migraine tablet study for kids and teens ages 6–17
This study follows kids and teens who already took part in an earlier migraine medication study to check long-term safety and comfort with oral ubrogepant tablets. It may help families understand whether this migraine tablet is safe to keep using over time.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 6–17 - NCT05122325Enrolling by invitation
Treatment to improve sexual function after spinal cord injury
This trial looks for a treatment that can improve sexual problems in women whose spinal cord injury has partially affected sensation and function. You may be able to join if you are not in menopause and your sexual difficulty started after your injury and has lasted at least 12 months.
Toledo, ToledoAges 18–60
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.