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
- NCT07747324RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing ayahuasca for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
This trial tests whether a single dose of ayahuasca, a plant-based brew, can reduce psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). It may help if you are willing to stop psychiatric medications temporarily and have no other serious mental health conditions.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18–60 - NCT06613178RecruitingPhase 4
IV acetaminophen for heart surgery recovery
This trial tests if giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein after heart surgery can help patients recover better. You may be a good fit if you are having planned heart surgery that is not an emergency.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06613295Recruiting
Spine cancer trial: Surgery plus radiation vs radiation alone
This trial compares two treatments for cancer that has spread to the spine: surgery followed by precise radiation versus radiation alone. It aims to see if adding surgery improves pain, movement, and quality of life.
AalstAges 18 years+ - NCT06330818Recruiting
Imaging study for Moyamoya disease
This study tests different brain imaging methods (MRI and PET/CT) to better understand blood flow and disease activity in people with Moyamoya disease. The goal is to learn more about the condition and possibly find new ways to see how active the disease is.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–80 - NCT06608888Recruiting
Brain chemical study for sleep apnea and snoring
This study looks at how a brain chemical called 5-HT7 affects sleep apnea by testing different groups: people with sleep apnea, people who snore, and healthy volunteers. It aims to find new ways to help regulate breathing during sleep.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–60 - NCT06617741Recruiting
Global Registry for Myasthenia Gravis Patients
This trial is a global registry for people with myasthenia gravis (MG). It collects information to help researchers better understand MG and improve care.
Westborough, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02979951Recruiting
IV fosfomycin for serious bacterial infections
This trial studies whether IV (through a vein) fosfomycin can treat severe bacterial infections in adults. It may help people whose infection is covered by the standard fosfomycin use and who need hospital-level care.
Hall in TirolAges 18 years+ - NCT05741905Recruiting
Levofloxacin antibiotic with IV clot-busting for acute stroke
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic levofloxacin to standard IV clot-busting treatment is safe and improves outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke. It may help by reducing complications related to infection or inflammation, but you must meet specific heart, liver, kidney, and medication-safety rules.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT06124248Recruiting
RISE program to help stroke survivors sit less and move more
This study tests if a program called RISE can help people who have had a stroke reduce the amount of time they spend sitting. The goal is to see if it helps improve recovery and daily life after returning home from the hospital.
's-Hertogenbosch, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06608875Recruiting
Personalized stimulation to improve walking and balance
This trial tests a way to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their walking and balance by using personalized stimulation. If you have trouble with walking or balance and are already planning rehab at cereneo, you might be able to join.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06623123RecruitingPhase 3
Phone app vs. talking therapy for tinnitus relief
This trial compares a smartphone app called Oto to standard talking therapies for treating tinnitus. If you have had tinnitus for at least 3 months and can use an app, this study may help you find relief.
Stevenage, HertfordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07738978Recruiting
Movement and health study for paralysis
This study is looking at ways to improve movement and health for people with paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis. It involves exercises and may include electrical stimulation to help your leg and trunk muscles work better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07734103RecruitingPhase 2
Lumateperone for Adult Stuttering
This study tests whether the drug lumateperone can help adults with stuttering, a speech disorder that began in childhood. If you have moderate or severe stuttering, this treatment might reduce symptoms.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07734506Recruiting
Muscle thickness and sarcopenia in stroke survivors
This study looks at how thigh muscle thickness measured by ultrasound relates to muscle weakness and fear of movement in people who have had a stroke. It may help find better ways to assess muscle health and recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–80 - NCT07739303Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before shoulder surgery to see which one provides better pain relief while keeping your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) working well.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT05740683Recruiting
Studies alpha-synuclein and brain symptoms in smell loss
This study looks at whether a specific brain protein (alpha-synuclein) is linked to other neurologic symptoms in people who have long-lasting smell loss. It may help researchers understand what causes smell loss and how it relates to later brain or nerve changes.
CopenhagenAges 55–75 - NCT07736482Recruiting
How fatigue and disability affect obstacle stepping in MS
This study looks at how fatigue and disability affect your ability to step over an obstacle while walking—whether you are doing just that task or also doing a second task (like talking). It may help understand how MS affects everyday movement.
Afyonkarahisar, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07736092Recruiting
Light Therapy Before and After Surgery for Older Adults
This trial tests a gentle light treatment to help prevent thinking problems after surgery in older patients. It involves using a special light on your head before and after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07736885Recruiting
Hand stimulation for thinking problems after stroke
This study tests a gentle, painless electrical stimulation on specific points on the hands to see if it helps improve thinking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke in the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are noticing some cognitive changes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 35–80 - NCT07733752Recruiting
AI symptom-checking for spine pain in physical therapy
This trial tests if a computer tool that checks your symptoms before a visit can help you and your physical therapist make better decisions about your spine care. It is for adults with neck, mid-back, or low back pain (with or without leg pain) who are starting physical therapy.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT07734181Recruiting
Music Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
This trial tests whether music therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease. It might improve movement, mood, or quality of life.
Arlesheim, Basel-LandschaftAges 50–79 - NCT07740018Recruiting
Stroke treatment study for blocked brain arteries
This study looks at how well a procedure to remove blood clots from blocked brain arteries works for people who have had a stroke. It aims to see what factors help people recover better, which could help guide treatment decisions.
SohagAges 18–80 - NCT07734584Recruiting
Reducing air bubbles during aortic repair with carbon dioxide
This trial tests a special flushing method using carbon dioxide gas to prevent air bubbles from entering the bloodstream during a procedure to fix the main artery in the chest. This could help avoid strokes or other complications.
Bologna, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07736144Recruiting
Herbal formula study for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests a Chinese herbal formula called Yangyin Roujin (which nourishes yin and softens the muscles) to see if it helps reduce pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. If you have fibromyalgia and a pain level of 4 or more, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75
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.