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
- 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+ - NCT07765186Recruiting
How sound and attention affect hearing with cochlear implants
This study tests how people focus on sounds in noisy situations, comparing those with normal hearing and those with cochlear implants. It aims to better understand how the brain processes sound, which could improve hearing technology.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT07766304Recruiting
Long-term thinking and emotional health after stem cell transplant for immune disorders
This study checks how children who had a stem cell transplant for a primary immune deficiency are doing emotionally and mentally, at least 2 years after the transplant. It helps us understand the long-term effects of this treatment on children's health and development.
ParisAges 6–8 - NCT07761936RecruitingPhase 3
Safinamide for Parkinson's disease pain
This study tests whether safinamide, an add-on medication for Parkinson's disease, can reduce chronic pain in people who also experience motor fluctuations (times when symptoms return between doses). It aims to see if this treatment can improve pain and quality of life.
Verona, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07759115Recruiting
Music program to improve thinking in people with multiple sclerosis
This study tests a music-based program to see if it can help improve thinking and memory in people with multiple sclerosis. It is a small feasibility study to see if the program is practical and helpful.
Austin, TexasAges 18–80 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06405594Recruiting
Studying sentence production in aphasia
This study looks at how people with aphasia (language trouble after a stroke) produce sentences, compared to healthy adults. By understanding these brain processes, researchers hope to improve language recovery strategies.
College Park, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06429774Recruiting
Comparing hospital treatments for traumatic brain injury
This study compares how well different hospital teams work together to treat people with traumatic brain injury. It aims to find the best care approach to help patients recover.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–89 - NCT06314607Recruiting
Genetic study of brain lesions
This trial looks at the genetic and molecular features of brain lesions to better understand them. It may help find new ways to diagnose or treat these conditions.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT03559114RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing blood clots after severe brain injury
This trial tests whether taking an anti–blood clot medicine (dalteparin) and using leg compression can reduce dangerous blood clots after a severe traumatic brain injury. It may help lower the chance of clots forming when people are immobile and at higher risk.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06584565Recruiting
Predicting stroke recovery and risk using blood and stool tests
This study uses advanced analysis of your blood and stool samples to better predict how you will recover from a stroke and whether it might happen again. It aims to help doctors personalize your care after a stroke.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT02081924Recruiting
Testing kisspeptin hormone delivery and blood hormone changes
This study gives the hormone kisspeptin over time and measures how your body’s reproductive hormones respond. It may help researchers understand how reproductive hormone signals work, which could guide future treatments.
LondonAges 18–60 - NCT01885299Recruiting
Long-term registry for stereotactic radiation treatments
This study collects long-term information from people who receive stereotactic radiosurgery or stereotactic body radiotherapy for tumors or other conditions. It helps researchers understand how these precise radiation treatments work over time.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT03996824Recruiting
Gene therapy study for certain vestibular schwannoma surgeries
This trial tests delivering gene therapy into the inner-ear hearing balance nerve cells during surgery for vestibular schwannoma. It may help by improving how the inner ear functions after tumor removal, but you must meet several specific surgery and safety requirements.
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04467437Recruiting
Noninvasive brain and nerve stimulation with walking therapy
This study tests whether a noninvasive electrical stimulation applied to the outside of the body, paired with physical therapy, can improve movement and walking for people with neurologic conditions. You may be asked to complete regular therapy sessions and simple movement tasks while the team measures your progress.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 4–70 - NCT05537753Recruiting
PFO closure device test after recent unexplained stroke
This trial tests whether closing a hole in the heart (a PFO) with a special device can help prevent another stroke after an unexplained stroke. You may be a candidate if your stroke likely happened because blood can pass through this PFO.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–60 - NCT06004739Recruiting
Antibiotics for older adults with delirium and abnormal urine tests
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics helps older adults in the hospital who have delirium (sudden confusion) and signs of bacteria in their urine but no clear urinary infection. It aims to see if treatment can improve confusion and avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT05983211Recruiting
TMS therapy study for ALS patients
This trial tests whether repetitive TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help people with ALS. It uses a special type of TMS that is repeated and measured. You would lie comfortably for about an hour while receiving the treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06005194Recruiting
Exercise therapy via telehealth for depression after brain injury
This study tests whether an exercise program delivered through video calls can help treat major depression in people who have had a traumatic brain injury. If you are at least one year past your injury and have symptoms of depression, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–64 - NCT06108414RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose vs standard-dose blood thinner for older adults with atrial fibrillation
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the blood thinner rivaroxaban works as well as the standard dose for people 70 and older with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to find the safest dose to prevent strokes while reducing bleeding risks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 70 years+ - NCT07751029Recruiting
Soy-based drink for menopause hot flashes
This study tests a natural soy-based liquid supplement (called Haelan 951) to see if it helps reduce hot flashes and night sweats in women going through or after menopause. Participants will take the supplement for 30 days and track their symptoms using a phone app and a wearable device.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 45–65 - NCT06410274Recruiting
MRI study of brain damage after bleeding stroke
This study looks at small areas of damage (called ischaemic lesions) seen on MRI after a bleeding stroke. It aims to understand how common they are and what they mean for recovery. Participants will have an MRI scan within a few days of their stroke.
LeicesterAges 18–120 - NCT07750392Recruiting
Dry needling and gentle laser therapy for recent neck pain
This trial tests two therapies—dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) and low-level laser/microcurrent (gentle energy) treatment—alone or combined, to relieve acute neck pain from muscle knots (myofascial pain). It aims to reduce pain and improve function for people with recent onset symptoms.
Denpasar, BaliAges 20–45
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.