Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,941 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,343
- Phase 2764
- Phase 1557
- Phase 3513
- Phase 4339
- Phase 1/Phase 2300
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke796
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Multiple Sclerosis329
- Dementia226
- Epilepsy193
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment127
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management114
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia104
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
- California659
- Massachusetts305
- New York294
- Florida271
- Texas266
- Maryland248
- Alabama207
- Arizona207
- Illinois181
- Pennsylvania176
Recruiting studies11,941 total
- NCT07763392Recruiting
Normal cognitive test scores for adults
This study is testing a voice-controlled digital platform to measure normal memory and thinking abilities in healthy adults. By participating, you would help create a baseline of normal scores that doctors can use to compare against when assessing people with thinking problems.
Carlsbad, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07758114Recruiting
Prenatal education on environmental exposures
This study provides education about everyday environmental exposures during pregnancy. It aims to help women make safer choices for their health and their baby's health.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07754266Recruiting
Headache, ear, and dizziness registry
This study collects information from people who have headaches, ear problems, dizziness, or sinus issues to better understand these symptoms and how they relate to migraine. Your participation may help improve future treatments and diagnosis.
North Kingstown, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07752251Enrolling by invitation
Subscalp heart monitor for brain surgery patients
This study tests a small heart monitor placed under the scalp during brain surgery to see if it can safely track heart rhythms. It may help doctors monitor patients more closely after surgery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT07757178Recruiting
Dementia lived experiences study
This study explores the personal stories and experiences of people with dementia, their families, and caregivers to help improve care and support. Participation involves sharing your experiences in interviews or other tasks.
Nottingham, EnglandAges 18–99 - NCT07752732Recruiting
Heart scans for amyloidosis in people with severe aortic valve stenosis
This study looks at how often cardiac amyloidosis occurs in people with severe aortic valve stenosis. It uses different heart scans to find out more. If you have both conditions, this research may help doctors understand your situation better.
TübingenAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,941 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,432 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.