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
- NCT07685938RecruitingPhase 2
Medicines to prevent heart damage from radiation
This trial tests whether common heart medicines (statins or ACE-inhibitors) can protect the heart during cancer radiation therapy. It is for adults who are about to start chest radiation and have not taken these drugs before.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07680335Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's earlier
This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier and more accurately. It's for people who are having memory or thinking problems and are visiting a memory clinic.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 55 years+ - NCT07682090Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests a gentle nerve stimulation device worn near your ear to see if it can reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve how your body handles stress. It is a non-invasive treatment option that you receive while continuing your regular medications.
Rome, LazioAges 18–70 - NCT07684183Enrolling by invitation
Eye and Neck Exercises for Text Neck Pain
This study tests if simple eye and neck exercises can reduce pain and improve posture in people with "text neck" (neck pain from looking at screens). It compares eye exercises plus neck stabilization exercises to neck exercises alone.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–50 - NCT07688356RecruitingPhase 2
Belvarafenib for BRAF-altered brain tumors
This trial tests a drug called Belvarafenib for people with brain tumors that have a BRAF gene change (mutation). The drug targets this specific change to try to shrink or control the tumor. It is for patients whose brain tumor has come back or hasn't responded to other treatments.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07683780Enrolling by invitation
Spinal stimulation and muscle training for cough after spinal cord injury
This study tests a combination of spinal cord stimulation and electrical muscle stimulation to help improve cough strength in people with a recent spinal cord injury. It may help you clear secretions more effectively.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT07682532Recruiting
Theanine and Mediterranean diet for Parkinson's symptoms
This trial tests whether a supplement called L-theanine and a Mediterranean diet can improve sleep, digestion, and inflammation in early-stage Parkinson's disease. It may help if you are in stage 1 and live with a healthy partner.
IstanbulAges 50–80 - NCT07683936RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Fecal transplant for brain issues after liver procedure
This trial tests if transferring healthy bacteria into your gut (fecal microbiota transplant) can help people who still get confusion episodes (hepatic encephalopathy) even after a TIPS procedure and while on standard medications like lactulose and rifaximin.
Xi'anAges 18–75 - NCT07688460RecruitingPhase 4
Blood test to monitor Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab
This study tests a drug called Lecanemab in people with early Alzheimer's. It uses a blood test to see how well the drug works. You may qualify if you have mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's and have a positive amyloid test.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 50–90 - NCT07680842Recruiting
Non-invasive ultrasound for drug-resistant epilepsy
This study tests a non-invasive focused ultrasound treatment for people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medications. The goal is to see if this gentle ultrasound can reduce seizures without surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT07681401Recruiting
Financial help for dementia caregivers
This study provides financial counseling to family or friends who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. It tests if this support helps caregivers manage stress and finances.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 25–55 - NCT07685327Recruiting
Mixed reality vs. physical therapy for balance in teens with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of therapy to help teens with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy improve their balance and coordination. One group will use mixed reality (a blend of real and virtual environments) and the other group will do standard physical therapy exercises.
Mansehra, KpkAges 10–19 - NCT07683377Recruiting
Stent-assisted coil treatment for ruptured brain aneurysms
This trial tests if using a stent with coils to treat a ruptured brain aneurysm is safe and effective. It is for people who have a specific type of aneurysm (wide-necked, cystic) and are treated soon after the rupture.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07685262Recruiting
Bright light therapy for better daytime function in students
This trial tests if morning bright light therapy can help university students feel more awake and function better during the day. You may be eligible if you live in shared student housing and don't have a diagnosed sleep problem.
Hung HomAges 18 years+ - NCT07687979Recruiting
Mobile app for walking training in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether a mobile phone app can help improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have mild to moderate Parkinson's and can use a smartphone, you may be able to join.
Izmir, İzmirAges 60–80 - NCT06659120Recruiting
Fremanezumab to prevent period-related migraines
This study tests whether the migraine prevention drug fremanezumab can reduce the number of migraines you get around your period. It is for women who have regular cycles and migraines that are clearly linked to their menstrual period.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07685210RecruitingPhase 1
GenSci144 tablet safety study for healthy volunteers
This trial tests the safety of a new tablet called GenSci144 in healthy adults. It helps doctors see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–45 - NCT07688369RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new polio vaccine in healthy adults
This trial tests a new recombinant polio vaccine (rPV) to see if it is safe and works as well as the current IPOL vaccine. It is for healthy adults who have not had polio or a polio vaccine recently.
East Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–60 - NCT07681102Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation to help people who have had a stroke and still have limited arm movement. The goal is to see if a specific pattern of stimulation can improve recovery more than others.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07688213RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an investigational drug for early Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests an investigational injection for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's. It aims to see if the drug can safely slow down memory loss and brain changes.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 55–85 - NCT07680439RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cell therapy study for children with DIPG brain tumor
This trial tests a new CAR T cell therapy (BCB-276) for children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called DIPG. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are specially trained to attack the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–26 - NCT06643702Recruiting
Dizziness and balance in older adults
This study is looking at whether dizziness and balance problems in older adults are caused by BPPV (tiny crystals in the inner ear). If you qualify, you may be diagnosed with simple head movements.
Saltsjö-Boo, Stockholm CountyAges 65 years+ - NCT06662045Recruiting
Iron deficiency and child brain development study
This study looks at whether iron deficiency anemia affects how babies and toddlers (6 to 24 months old) develop their thinking, learning, and behavior. It compares children who have iron-deficiency anemia with those who do not, to help doctors understand the impact on early brain development.
Shenzhen, China/GuangdongAges 6 months–6 years - NCT06621121Recruiting
Comparing two clot-busting drugs for stroke within 4.5 hours
This study compares two medications, tenecteplase and alteplase, to see which works better at dissolving blood clots in people having an ischemic stroke. You may join if you can get treatment within 4.5 hours of when your symptoms started.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 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.