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
- NCT06580977Recruiting
Exercise and memory in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve memory and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. You may be able to join if you are between 50 and 80, have mild to moderate Parkinson's, and can walk independently.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 50–80 - NCT05854524Recruiting
Exercise program to protect the brain in Parkinson’s disease
This trial studies whether doing regular moderate aerobic exercise can help protect the brain in people with Parkinson’s disease. It also includes people without Parkinson’s to compare exercise effects, using fitness and safety screening to keep everyone safe.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 30–85 - NCT07764198Recruiting
Gabor visual training for adult lazy eye
This study tests a home-based visual training program that uses special patterns to help improve vision in adults with amblyopia, often called lazy eye. It may offer a new way to gain visual improvement.
ShanghaiAges 18–39 - NCT07765095Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after hip socket surgery
This study tests a numbing injection around the hip socket to see if it reduces pain after surgery to fix a broken hip socket. It may help you feel better and need less pain medicine after your operation.
San JuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07759310Recruiting
Teamwork training for ICU nurses to reduce delirium
This study is testing a training program that helps ICU nurses improve how they prevent and manage delirium (a state of confusion that can happen in hospital). If you are an ICU nurse, this training could help you feel more confident in caring for patients with this condition.
Pisa, PIAges 18 years+ - NCT07764419Recruiting
Job interview skills program for people who stutter
This study tests a structured program to help young adults who stutter feel more confident and perform better in job interviews. If you stutter and have experience with job interviews, this could help you manage speaking in professional settings.
Ataşehir, IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT07762664Recruiting
Photon-counting CT versus regular CT for evaluating carotid artery narrowing before stenting
This study compares two types of CT scans to evaluate the arteries in your neck before you have a stent placed. The newer photon-counting CT may provide more detailed images, which could help your doctor plan the procedure more precisely.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 10–90 - NCT07758816Recruiting
Better treatments for Gaucher disease with lung or bone problems
This study looks at how standard treatments for Gaucher disease affect lung problems, bone damage, and parkinson-like symptoms. It aims to find better ways to treat these complications and improve quality of life.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 3 months–75 years - NCT07759440Recruiting
Two ways to fix a broken eye socket
This study compares two methods surgeons use to fix a broken bone around the eye (orbital fracture). The goal is to see which approach gives patients a better recovery with fewer side effects.
Alexandria, Outside US and CanadaAges 20–50 - NCT07759063Enrolling by invitation
Self-paced walking study for stroke or brain injury survivors
This study tests a new way to help people who have had a stroke or brain injury walk with a more even step. It uses a treadmill that adjusts to your own pace, which may improve your walking symmetry.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–75 - NCT07762144Enrolling by invitation
Recovery after cardiac arrest
This trial collects health information from people who have survived a cardiac arrest (when the heart stops) and have been brought back to life. The information may help doctors improve care and recovery after this event.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07759791Recruiting
Life coaching after stroke to rejoin valued activities
This trial tests a coaching program that helps people who have had a stroke get back into activities they value, like hobbies or social outings. It may help you feel more connected and improve your quality of life.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07763522Enrolling by invitation
Measuring ankle strength in people with herniated disc weakness
This study tests a new way to measure ankle strength in people who have weakness from a herniated disc in the lower back. The goal is to confirm the measurement tool works well for tracking such weakness.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–65 - NCT07766174Recruiting
Supporting mental health during pregnancy
This study tests a new way to support pregnant people's mental health at University of Utah clinics. It aims to improve care for expectant mothers early in pregnancy.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–45 - NCT07758543Recruiting
Facial exercises for improving symmetry in Bell's palsy
This trial tests whether special facial exercises can help people with Bell's palsy regain a more symmetrical face. The exercises focus on muscle control and nerve movement, and may improve recovery when done in the early months.
IslamabadAges 15–60 - NCT07762677Recruiting
CT scan using new technology to check head vein stents
This study tests a new type of CT scanner that gives clearer pictures of the stent in the vein in your head after it has been placed. The goal is to see if this new scanner helps doctors see the stent better and spot any problems more easily.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07762690Enrolling by invitation
Neck rehabilitation for chronic migraine
This study tests a neck exercise program designed to improve neck function and reduce migraine symptoms. It may help people whose migraines are linked to neck problems.
Banī Suwayf, EgyptAges 18–55 - NCT07766135Recruiting
Liver and blood clotting in heart amyloidosis
This study looks at how the liver and blood clotting are affected in people with a type of heart disease called transthyretin amyloidosis. It may help doctors better understand and manage this condition.
Messina, SicilyAges 18 years+ - NCT07764172Recruiting
Sarcopenia in acute ischemic stroke
This study looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have had an acute ischemic stroke. It aims to understand how muscle wasting affects recovery, which may help improve care for stroke patients.
MoscowAges 50 years+ - NCT07762872Recruiting
Satralizumab during early NMOSD attacks
This study looks at how well the medication satralizumab works when started early during an NMOSD attack, along with standard treatments. The aim is to see if adding this drug can help reduce the impact of the attack and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07758660Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Brain scan study for Alzheimer's research
This study uses brain scans (PET) to look at changes in the brain that may be related to memory problems or Alzheimer's disease. It aims to improve understanding of the disease and may help develop better treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT07761507Recruiting
Ear stimulation to help wake up after brain bleed surgery
This trial tests a gentle ear stimulation device that may help people regain consciousness after surgery for a brain bleed. It is done while the person is in the hospital and may improve recovery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07766980RecruitingPhase 2
Nutritional supplement for quality of life in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study tests whether a daily nutritional supplement called VM100 can improve quality of life for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. If you are 8 or older and your medications have been stable for at least 3 months, you may be able to participate.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 6 years+ - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+
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.