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
- NCT05903573Recruiting
Artificial intelligence training for memory and thinking changes
This study tests whether a new computer-based training program (guided by artificial intelligence) can improve memory and thinking in people who report recent cognitive changes. You’ll be randomly assigned to training or an education/control group and complete testing before and after the program.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 55–100 - NCT07090473Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for recent spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation (called TENS) can help recovery after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are already in the ICU with a drain in their lower back and had a blunt injury within the past 12 hours.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07087236Enrolling by invitation
How sitting and light activity affect your brain
This study looks at how different levels of sitting and light activity—from being still to moving a bit—affect your thinking and brain state. It includes both children and adults, with or without health conditions like obesity.
Viña del MarAges 5 years+ - NCT07082868RecruitingPhase 1
Study of epcoritamab and ibrutinib for central nervous system lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, epcoritamab and ibrutinib, for people whose lymphoma has come back or not responded to treatment and has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07608614Recruiting
How sleep affects thinking and performance
This study looks at how sleep influences your thinking, memory, and ability to perform tasks. Researchers will use brain imaging (MRI) and sleep monitoring to understand these connections, which could help improve sleep and performance in the future.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–30 - NCT07073989Recruiting
Can gentle nerve stimulation help stroke survivors move better?
This study tests how a gentle electrical stimulation of the arm might improve your sense of position and movement after a stroke. It compares stroke survivors to healthy volunteers to see if this treatment helps your brain reconnect with your arm.
Móstoles, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06952699RecruitingPhase 2
TAK-360 for narcolepsy type 2
This study tests a new medicine called TAK-360 for people with narcolepsy type 2 (narcolepsy without cataplexy). It aims to see if the drug safely reduces daytime sleepiness.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07042633Recruiting
Gamma brain waves and memory in small vessel disease study
This study looks at how brain waves in certain areas may affect memory in people with cerebral small vessel disease. It uses EEG, a safe way to measure brain activity, along with imaging and thinking tests, to understand why some people have memory trouble.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT04250064RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose bevacizumab with standard radiation for DIPG
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding low-dose bevacizumab (a medicine that affects blood vessel growth) to standard radiation can help children newly diagnosed with DIPG. It’s meant for certain children with a specific type of brain tumor that has not spread.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 3–18 - NCT06578429Recruiting
Deep TMS for methamphetamine use disorder
This study uses a type of brain stimulation called deep TMS to see if it can help people with methamphetamine use disorder reduce their cravings and use. You would receive daily magnetic pulses to specific brain areas over several weeks.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 25–75 - NCT05816382RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing TAK-861 for narcolepsy type 1 sleepiness
This Phase 2/3 study tests TAK-861 in people with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) who already completed an earlier TAK-861 trial. The goal is to see if the medicine remains safe and effective for ongoing central (brain-related) sleepiness problems.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 16–70 - NCT06583252Recruiting
Monitoring care for severe traumatic brain injury
This study tests a special monitoring approach for people with severe traumatic brain injury who are not opening their eyes or following commands. The goal is to see if close watching and coordinated care can improve recovery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05817591Recruiting
Testing how high-dose capsaicin affects nerve pain
This study looks at what “response profiles” different people have after treatment with high-concentration capsaicin for nerve-related pain. It may help doctors predict who benefits from capsaicin by measuring changes in symptoms and nerve sensitivity.
AnnecyAges 18 years+ - NCT07029386Recruiting
Brain stimulation for thinking problems in MS and NMOSD
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique (transcranial electrical stimulation) to see if it can improve thinking and memory problems in people with inflammatory brain diseases like MS or NMOSD. It may help if you feel your thinking has slowed down.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT06863324Recruiting
Impact of radiation sensitivity on late side effects of facial pain radiosurgery
This study looks at whether how sensitive people are to radiation affects late side effects after radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia. It may help doctors better predict and prevent long-term problems.
Nice, Alpes-maritimesAges 18 years+ - NCT03609112Recruiting
Study brain and thinking risks in children with solid tumors
This study looks at how cancer treatment may affect children’s thinking and brain health. It may help doctors better understand risks so they can monitor and support learning and memory during and after treatment.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges Any age - NCT07023640Recruiting
Imaging test for tumors using a new tracer agent
This trial tests a new imaging method (68Ga-DOTA-mPNE PET/CT) to see if it can help detect cancers. It's for people who haven't had chemotherapy or radiation yet and will have a biopsy or surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06741085RecruitingPhase 2
Radiosurgery plus standard care for lung cancer spread to brain
This trial tests if adding stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) to standard drug therapy is safe and effective for people with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to improve control of brain metastases while continuing targeted therapy.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07021209RecruitingPhase 1
GT719 for returning or hard-to-treat autoimmune neurological diseases
This trial tests a new antibody drug (GT719) for adults with autoimmune neurological diseases that came back or did not get better with standard treatment. It looks at how safe the drug is and how well it works.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT05983185Recruiting
Prism adaptation therapy for right brain stroke recovery
This study tests whether prism adaptation therapy (wearing special glasses that shift how you see) can help improve attention and function after a right-brain stroke. You may be eligible if you recently had a first right-brain stroke and can sit up to take part in the therapy.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07021339RecruitingPhase 3
Temporal lobectomy for glioblastoma trial
This trial tests if removing part of the temporal lobe (anterior temporal lobectomy) improves outcomes for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma that is only in the temporal lobe. It aims to see if this surgery can safely remove the entire tumor.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–74 - NCT07018726Recruiting
Help for emotional distress in young-onset dementia and their care-partners
This study tests a program to help people with young-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65) and their care-partners manage emotional distress. You would join together and learn ways to cope with the challenges of this diagnosis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07017257Recruiting
Ear stimulation for ongoing concussion symptoms
This study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation on the ear (like a gentle pulse) can help people who still have symptoms like headache, dizziness, or trouble concentrating for weeks to a year after a concussion. The goal is to see if it helps the brain recover faster.
Liège, LiègeAges 18–65 - NCT07014943RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose chemo and stem cell transplant for brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of high-dose chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, busulfan, and thiotepa) followed by a stem cell transplant for people with primary central nervous system lymphoma. It aims to see if this treatment can improve outcomes for patients whose disease has responded to initial therapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 16–70
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.