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
- NCT07694440RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an experimental pill for adults with PKU
This trial tests an experimental medication taken as a pill to see if it can help people with PKU manage their condition. The study will check if the pill is safe and how it affects blood phenylalanine levels.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07697560RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of AH-008 in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a new medicine called AH-008 in healthy people to see if it's safe and how the body processes it. It is a first-in-human study with a single dose.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT06652581Recruiting
Testing a nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain
This study tests a special nerve block called M-TAPA to see if it helps control pain during and after gallbladder removal surgery. It might offer better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Denpasar, BaliAges 18–65 - NCT06652724Recruiting
Psychological help for chronic pain in fibromyalgia and migraine
This study looks at how psychological factors and treatments might help with chronic pain in people with fibromyalgia and/or chronic migraine. It compares different groups to understand what works best.
Rome, RMAges 18–50 - NCT07691255Recruiting
Melanoma Brain Tumors Treated with CyberKnife
This trial tests CyberKnife, a precise radiation treatment, for melanoma that has spread to the brain. It may help you if you haven't had whole-brain radiation or brain surgery before.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07688863Enrolling by invitation
Comparing breathing muscle training methods for heart failure
This trial compares two different types of breathing muscle training to see which works better for people with heart failure and weak breathing muscles. You may join if you have heart failure with reduced pumping ability and are stable overall.
Viña del Mar, ValparaisoAges 18 years+ - NCT07689214Recruiting
Normast for diabetic nerve pain in adults
This study tests an oral medication called Normast to see if it helps adults with diabetic polyneuropathy, a type of nerve damage from diabetes. The trial aims to find out if the drug can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Rome, ItalyAges 18–80 - NCT07694804Recruiting
Physical therapy for arm and hand function in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests two types of physical therapy to help children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy improve the use of their arms and hands. The treatments focus on stretching and coordination exercises, and they may help your child with daily activities.
Mansehra, KPKAges 6–12 - NCT07690670Recruiting
WhatsApp AI support vs paper support for new hearing aid users
This study tests whether using WhatsApp for support (with help from AI) is better than paper materials for people who are using hearing aids for the first time. It's for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss in both ears who can use WhatsApp.
Pretoria, ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07695987Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief after back surgery
This trial tests a nerve block called Quadro-Iliac Plane Block to reduce pain after a single-level lumbar microdiscectomy (back surgery). The block is given before surgery and may help you need less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07691957Recruiting
Nerve study for healthy and amputee volunteers
This study uses a special technique to measure how nerves in the arm send signals to the brain. It compares healthy volunteers and people with an upper-limb amputation to better understand sensation and potentially improve prosthetic devices.
Pisa, PisaAges 18–60 - NCT07693140RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Low-dose radiation therapy for Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests if very low doses of radiation to the brain can reduce inflammation and slow memory loss in people with Alzheimer's or similar dementias. It involves monthly clinic visits for a year.
Winter Park, FloridaAges 50 years+ - NCT07693816Recruiting
Finding stroke caused by small artery disease
This study looks at whether your stroke was caused by branch atheromatous disease (BAD), a type of small artery blockage. Knowing this may help choose the best treatment and prevention plan.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07693998Enrolling by invitation
Pain education class for fibromyalgia or chronic back pain
This trial tests a class to help people with fibromyalgia or chronic low back pain learn about their pain and how to manage it. It might help you feel better and understand your pain.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07694258Recruiting
Testing a helmet for brain stimulation in consciousness disorders
This study tests a special helmet that uses ultrasound to stimulate the brain in people with disorders of consciousness caused by brain injury. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and possible to do.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT07694921Enrolling by invitation
Non-invasive brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests if a safe, non-invasive electrical stimulation can help people with Alzheimer's disease. It aims to improve thinking and memory skills.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT07688915Recruiting
High-intensity laser vs. steroid injection for chronic back and leg pain from a herniated disc
This study compares two treatments for long-lasting low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc: high-intensity laser therapy and a steroid shot near the spine. Researchers want to see which option works better to reduce pain.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07690514Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment for cervical dystonia
This study tests a new type of ultrasound treatment for cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms). It uses focused sound waves to target the brain areas causing the condition, and aims to see if it can reduce symptoms without surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–90 - NCT07694986RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain and spinal cord
This trial tests a new type of vaccine (dendritic cells) injected directly into the spinal fluid, combined with either trastuzumab (if your breast cancer is HER2-positive) or nivolumab (if your breast cancer is HER2-negative). The goal is to see if this combination can better control breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07688746RecruitingPhase 1
Helping premature babies heal brain injury
This trial tests a treatment for brain injury in premature babies born before 32 weeks. It aims to protect and repair white matter, the part of the brain that helps nerve cells communicate.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 3 weeks–5 months - NCT07695246Recruiting
Sleep therapy with melatonin for older adults with insomnia
This study tests whether adding a melatonin supplement to a type of talk therapy for insomnia (called CBT-I) helps older adults sleep better. It aims to improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07689331Recruiting
Hungarian national amyloidosis study
This study creates a registry for people diagnosed with systemic amyloidosis in Hungary. It helps doctors better understand the condition by collecting medical history and tracking outcomes over time.
BalatonfüredAges 18 years+ - NCT07690280Recruiting
Online training and support for dementia caregivers
This study offers a web-based program to help family caregivers gain knowledge and skills for caring for someone with dementia at home. It aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve confidence.
Luodong, Yilan CountyAges 20–90 - NCT07692191Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to help exercise after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can improve your ability to exercise. It is for people who have had a spinal cord injury for at least a year and are medically stable.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18–70
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.