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
- NCT07656584Recruiting
Helping clinics support patients with communication disabilities
This study looks at how doctors and clinics can better support people with communication disabilities. Researchers will interview patients and staff to find ways to make office visits easier for everyone.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07656922Recruiting
Shoulder muscle function and migraine
This study looks at how the muscles around your shoulder blade work during migraine attacks. It may help find better ways to treat migraine-related shoulder problems.
Ankara, ÇubukAges 18–55 - NCT07657260Recruiting
Nerve stimulation study using MRI to compare two methods
This study tests two ways to stimulate a nerve in your face (trigeminal nerve) using a mild electrical current: one through the skin and one through the skull. The goal is to see what happens in the brain using MRI scans. It only includes healthy volunteers with no major health issues.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–35 - NCT07661290Recruiting
High-power laser therapy for cervical radiculopathy
This study tests whether high-power laser therapy can help people with cervical radiculopathy (nerve pain from the neck). The laser is applied to the neck to reduce pain and improve function, and the trial will also see if it affects the shape of the discs in the spine.
CairoAges 40–60 - NCT07657377Recruiting
Physical therapy for migraine relief
This trial tests whether physiotherapy (physical therapy) can help reduce migraine symptoms. It focuses on people diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist, excluding those with other headache types or certain health conditions.
AnkaraAges 18–55 - NCT07660913Recruiting
Vibrating therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This study tests whether a gentle vibrating therapy (matrix rhythm therapy) can help relieve pain, tingling, and numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will receive the therapy, and researchers will track if it improves hand function without surgery or drugs.
IzmirAges 18–60 - NCT07663292Recruiting
Exercise program to improve walking after stroke
This study tests whether a 12-week exercise program can help people who have had a stroke walk better. It focuses on those with a slower walking speed and uses brain scans to see if exercise can trigger positive changes in the brain.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–80 - NCT07656818Recruiting
Cold plasma to lower risk of chronic subdural hematoma coming back
This trial tests if a special cold plasma treatment applied during surgery can reduce the chance of a chronic subdural hematoma (a slowly growing blood collection on the brain) from returning. It may help people who already need surgery for this condition.
Ocoyoacac, State of MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT07662421Recruiting
Slump lateral bending test for leg pain from nerve issues
This study tests how well a simple physical exam maneuver (the slump lateral bending test) can identify nerve-related leg pain (lumbar radicular pain). If you have symptoms like pain, tingling, or numbness down your leg that might be coming from a nerve, this study could help improve diagnosis.
Parma, PRAges 18–75 - NCT07655492Recruiting
Tailored brain training for Sturge-Weber syndrome
This study tests a personalized memory and thinking skills program designed for people with Sturge-Weber syndrome. It aims to see if this program can help improve daily life and brain function.
Roma, RomaAges 2 years+ - NCT07663240Enrolling by invitation
Program to help women with epilepsy reduce ER visits
This study is for Black or Hispanic women with epilepsy who often go to the emergency room for seizures. It aims to help reduce ER visits by connecting you with better follow-up care and support.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07655583RecruitingPhase 1
Skipping radiation after brain surgery
This study is for people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who have had surgery to remove the brain tumor. It looks at whether it is safe to skip the usual radiation treatment after surgery, while taking a targeted drug therapy that is known to be effective in the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07658365Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for smell testing in healthy adults
This trial uses a special ultrasound device to safely target the brain area that controls smell. It aims to see if this method can temporarily change how healthy adults smell, which could one day help treat smell disorders.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07662993Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive skills in fibromyalgia study
This study looks at how fibromyalgia affects thinking skills like memory and focus. It aims to understand which factors are linked to these cognitive changes in women with fibromyalgia.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT07657403Recruiting
Brain mapping guided tumor surgery trial
This trial uses a brain connectivity map to help surgeons remove brain tumors while protecting areas that control language, movement, and thinking. It may be an option for people whose tumors are near important brain networks.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07661667Enrolling by invitation
Laser therapy for nerve damage from anti-MAG antibodies
This study tests whether a specific type of light therapy (photobiomodulation) can improve symptoms of nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by anti-MAG antibodies. If you have this condition, this trial might offer a new way to manage your symptoms.
QuimperAges 18 years+ - NCT07657845Recruiting
Long-term safety of a freezing nerve block before pectus surgery
This study checks the long-term safety of a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily numb certain nerves before surgery to fix a sunken chest (pectus excavatum). It may be for people who already had this treatment.
Bergamo, BGAges 14 years+ - NCT07661849Recruiting
Comparing remote vs. in-person arm therapy after stroke
This trial compares two types of therapy—telehealth sessions at home versus in-person sessions—to help people recover arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. It aims to see if remote therapy works as well as coming to the clinic.
El Paso, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT07657897Recruiting
Anesthesia effects on inflammation in liver cancer treatment
This study looks at how different types of anesthesia or sedation affect inflammation in people with early-stage liver cancer who are having a procedure called radiofrequency ablation (RFA). RFA uses heat to destroy small tumors, and researchers want to see if the choice of anesthesia influences the body's immune response, which might help improve recovery.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18–80 - NCT07655869RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lu177-DOTA-EB-RGD2 therapy for returning high-grade glioma
This trial tests a radioactive drug that targets a protein on tumor blood vessels to treat glioblastoma that has come back after standard treatment. It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06449404Recruiting
7-Tesla MRI study of Parkinson's disease
This study uses a very powerful 7-Tesla MRI machine to take detailed pictures of the brain in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to better understand changes in the brain and possibly find new ways to track the disease.
Beijing, Beijing, ChinaAges 18–80 - NCT06573359Recruiting
Expanded rehab scale study for stroke survivors
This study aims to test a new scale that measures rehabilitation complexity for stroke patients. It could help doctors better plan your rehab.
Istanbul, BahçelievlerAges 2 months–6 months - NCT06629207Recruiting
AI predicts Parkinson's risk in sleep behavior disorder
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze brain scans and predict whether people with REM sleep behavior disorder are at risk of developing Parkinson's disease. It aims to find early signs before symptoms appear.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06668649Recruiting
Polish fatigue scale study for MS, ALS, or stroke
This study tests a Polish version of a scale that measures how tired people feel. It's for people with MS, ALS, or stroke, or healthy volunteers.
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodeshipAges 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.