Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,406 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,740
- Phase 2783
- Phase 1576
- Phase 3534
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2307
- Phase 2/Phase 3124
Top conditions
- Stroke841
- Parkinson Disease427
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia227
- Ischemic Stroke201
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Insomnia154
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke138
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment130
- Migraine113
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis108
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital133
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic99
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing93
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California681
- Massachusetts299
- New York292
- Florida275
- Texas265
- Maryland246
- Arizona212
- Alabama210
- Illinois188
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,404 total
- NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07287527Recruiting
Light therapy for memory and brain health
This study tests whether a type of light therapy called photobiomodulation can improve brain connections and thinking abilities in people with mild memory problems.
IstanbulAges 55 years+ - NCT06807892Recruiting
Comparing exercise games for thinking and movement in Huntington's disease
This study tests two different types of video game-based exercises to see which one better helps thinking skills, movement, and mood in people with Huntington's disease. You would play these games as part of your care, and the results may guide future therapy choices.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07591857Recruiting
Computer-Based Brain Training for Cancer-Related Memory Loss
This study tests whether a computer-based brain training program delivered in a group setting can help women who experienced memory or thinking problems after breast cancer treatment. The program is designed to retrain and improve how your brain processes information.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT07282522Recruiting
Sensory and function in cervical disc herniation
This study looks at how cervical disc herniation affects sensation and daily function. If you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and have been diagnosed with cervical disc herniation, researchers want to compare your results to people without neck pain.
Iğdır, IğdirAges 18–65 - NCT06022055Recruiting
studying brain tissue from epilepsy surgery
This study collects brain tissue from people with epilepsy that is not controlled by medication, during their planned surgery. Researchers will study the tissue to better understand epilepsy and improve treatments.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06965257Recruiting
Blood pressure monitoring study for carotid surgery
This study tests a non-invasive blood pressure monitor during carotid artery surgery to see if it can replace the standard arterial catheter. It may help patients by reducing the need for a tube placed in an artery.
Créteil, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07140744Recruiting
Blood test for early Alzheimer's detection in memory clinics
This study looks at whether a new blood test for Alzheimer's-related proteins (p-tau217) can help doctors diagnose memory problems earlier and more accurately. It is for people who have recently noticed cognitive issues but haven't yet been diagnosed or treated.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT06595979Recruiting
Testing antibiotics through a brain drain for hard-to-treat infections
This trial is for adults with a serious brain infection caused by drug-resistant bacteria. It tests giving an antibiotic (polymyxin B) directly into the brain through a drain tube to see if it works better.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07177781Recruiting
Blueberries and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether eating wild blueberries every day for several weeks can improve brain function in people ages 60 to 75 who are overweight or obese. You'll eat blueberry powder or a placebo and have memory and thinking tests before and after.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 60–75 - NCT07350850RecruitingPhase 2
Methotrexate plus immunotherapy combo for untreated PCNSL
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (methotrexate, rituximab, sintilimab, and pirtobrutinib) against standard therapy for people with newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) that has not been treated before. It aims to see if the combo works better and has manageable side effects.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT02168088Recruiting
Study tissues to understand causes of sudden deaths
This trial collects and studies medical information and tissue from people who died suddenly with no clear cause, aiming to better identify hidden heart- and clot-related causes. It may help researchers improve how sudden deaths are investigated in the future.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges Up to 45 years - NCT07378774Recruiting
Arm therapy for chronic stroke recovery
This study tests two types of arm movement therapy—constraint-induced and bilateral training—to see if they help people who have had a stroke and still have some arm weakness. It is for adults who are in the chronic stage (at least 6 months after stroke) and have normal memory and thinking skills.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT05959980Recruiting
Neck surgery or collar for Hirayama disease
This trial compares two ways to manage Hirayama disease: cervical fixation surgery versus wearing a neck collar. It’s designed to see which option better controls symptoms over the following months.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–60 - NCT06942819Enrolling by invitation
MRI study of VersaWrap nerve protector after back surgery
This trial uses MRI scans to see how well a nerve protector called VersaWrap works after one-level lumbar decompression surgery. It may help understand if the device helps nerves heal better.
Austin, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07055555Enrolling by invitation
Stress and memory study for healthy young adults
This study looks at how short-term stress affects the way your brain connects and stores memories. You will do memory tasks before and after a mild stress activity to see if stress changes how you remember things.
Henderson, NevadaAges 18–35 - NCT07189819Recruiting
Closed-loop FES system for improving walking after stroke
This study tests a new electrical stimulation system that adapts in real time to help people who have had a stroke walk better. It may improve your step and make walking feel more natural.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 40–90 - NCT07258212Recruiting
Safety and normal vision data study with Neos device
This study is testing a device called Neos to gather safety information and normal vision data. It includes both healthy volunteers and people with eye or brain conditions, helping researchers understand how vision and eye movements work.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 3 years+ - NCT07053176Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Neck injection for dizziness linked to neck pain
This trial tests whether a local anesthetic injection in the neck (paravertebral lidocaine) can reduce dizziness that is related to neck pain or stiffness. It may help if your dizziness started along with neck pain, trauma, or limited movement.
Fara in Sabina, RietiAges 18–80 - NCT06910228Enrolling by invitation
Brain oxygen changes during spine surgery position shifts
This study measures how your child's brain oxygen levels change when they are repositioned during spine surgery. It may help make surgeries safer for teens and young adults.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–21 - NCT06824285Recruiting
Brain wave markers in healthy aging
This study looks at how brain wave patterns change as people age normally, without any brain diseases. It may help researchers understand healthy aging better.
Rome, RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06297473Enrolling by invitation
Phone or video follow-up for pituitary tumor
This trial compares follow-up visits by phone or video to in-person checkups for people with non-functioning pituitary tumors. The goal is to see if remote checkups work just as well.
Køge, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT07254663Recruiting
Gel and medication swallowing study for dysphagia
This study tests how well people with swallowing problems (dysphagia) can swallow gels and medications. It may help find better ways to take medicine safely.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT03886025Recruiting
tDCS brain stimulation plus cognitive training and decision practice
This trial studies whether a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tDCS) combined with thinking and decision-making practice can improve how people perform on cognitive tasks. It is aimed at healthy adults, and it may help researchers understand who could benefit from these approaches.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–40
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,406 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,323 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.