Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,934 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,337
- Phase 2764
- Phase 1555
- Phase 3514
- Phase 4340
- Phase 1/Phase 2299
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke797
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Multiple Sclerosis330
- Dementia224
- Epilepsy192
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment126
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management113
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia105
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
- California655
- Massachusetts304
- New York295
- Florida267
- Texas267
- Maryland248
- Arizona209
- Alabama205
- Illinois183
- Pennsylvania175
Recruiting studies11,934 total
- NCT04699734Recruiting
Nerve block for nerve pain from diabetes
This trial studies whether a numbing “nerve block” can reduce long-lasting nerve pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. You may keep your usual pain medicines, and the study will mainly check whether you fit the safety and diagnosis criteria.
Aarhus N, JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT04668261Recruiting
Brain blood flow changes in neurosurgery patients over time
This study uses repeated MRI scans to measure how blood flow to the brain changes over time in people with certain neurosurgical conditions. It aims to better understand brain circulation changes, which may help doctors plan care more effectively.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT04220047Recruiting
Surgery changes for preventing irregular heart rhythms during bypass
This trial studies whether removing a small heart pouch area and a specific ligament during off-pump heart bypass surgery improves outcomes. It is meant for people having their first off-pump coronary bypass, without a history of atrial fibrillation.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT01604395Recruiting
Long-term growth hormone check for children with short stature
This study follows children who are short for their age and checks how safe and effective growth hormone is over the long term. It may help families understand expected benefits and side effects for their specific growth-related condition.
SeoulAges 2 years+ - NCT03366506Recruiting
Study factors linked to ALS development
This study looks at people who might have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to understand what factors are associated with how the condition starts and develops. If you have a suspected or confirmed ALS diagnosis, it may help researchers learn what influences ALS and potentially guide future prevention or care.
JerusalemAges 12–120 - NCT03136341RecruitingPhase 4
Dysport injections for task-specific hand tremor
This study tests whether injections of botulinum toxin (Dysport) can help people whose hand tremor only happens when they try to do specific tasks, like pouring a drink or eating. If you qualify, you would receive injections and be monitored to see if your tremor improves.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT04792606Recruiting
Study tracking long-term hip outcomes in non-walking children
This study follows children with cerebral palsy who cannot walk (severe type) and have hip displacement, to see how hip treatment affects long-term outcomes. You may be asked your child’s caregivers to complete a questionnaire so researchers can compare results over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 2–19 - NCT04008329Recruiting
Study of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
This study follows people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) over time. It may help researchers better understand ALS and track changes that could guide future treatments.
Fuzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT04012671Recruiting
Study of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children and carriers
This is a research study that follows people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and female genetic carriers to better understand the condition. It may help researchers measure health patterns over time, which can support future treatments.
FuzhouAges 2 years+ - NCT04707105Recruiting
Study of brain bleeding in hospitalized adults
This study follows adults who are hospitalized after a type of brain bleed called primary intracerebral hemorrhage. It mainly tracks what happens after the bleeding to help doctors understand outcomes and care needs.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT04330651Recruiting
Extra-support machine for heart patients after surgery
This study looks at using an external life-support machine after heart surgery. It may help patients who need temporary extra support while the heart and body recover.
FlorenceAges 18–80 - NCT04885374Recruiting
ALS patient registry for people using traditional Chinese medicine
This trial is a registry that collects information from adults with ALS who are using traditional Chinese medicine. It may help researchers better understand ALS and how traditional treatments are used alongside standard care.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT02800395Recruiting
Study links brain changes to diet and blood markers in Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how diet-related and blood “stress” markers relate to how thinking and memory decline over time in people with Alzheimer’s. It may help researchers find useful biomarkers to better track progression and guide future care.
Pierre-BéniteAges 55 years+ - NCT03981276Recruiting
Study aims to understand inherited walking stiffness disorders
This study looks at the causes and biology (“biomarkers”) of hereditary spastic paraplegias and related conditions. You may join as someone with the condition, a family member without symptoms, or a healthy person, to help researchers understand what’s happening in the nervous system.
InnsbruckAges Any age - NCT04650321RecruitingPhase 4
Home infusions of ocrelizumab for some people with MS
This study looks at giving ocrelizumab treatments at home instead of in a clinic for people with MS. It’s meant to see if this approach is practical and acceptable while you keep receiving a medicine your MS doctor thinks you should continue.
Centennial, ColoradoAges 18–55 - NCT02302482Recruiting
Tracking memory changes and personal independence over time
This study follows people who are newly evaluated in a memory clinic to better understand what predicts how memory and independence may change. It may help clinicians plan care that supports autonomy as the condition progresses.
Caluire-et-CuireAges 65 years+ - NCT04962295Recruiting
Brain MRI study for small blood vessel changes
This study builds a brain imaging biobank for people with “small blood vessel disease” seen on MRI. Your MRI results can help researchers better understand these changes and track new events over time.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT04965545Recruiting
Tests for diagnosing Wilson disease using special lab findings
This trial is for people who already have a genetic diagnosis of Wilson disease. It looks at whether specific lab tests and a physical eye finding can help confirm and support the diagnosis.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 6–65 - NCT04965558Recruiting
Study of outcomes in genetic Wilson disease patients
This study looks at the health features and long-term outcomes in people with Wilson disease who have a genetic diagnosis. It may help doctors understand what to expect over time for different patients.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 6–65 - NCT04969042RecruitingPhase 1
Closed-loop spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury rehab
This Phase 1 study tests a computer-controlled spinal cord stimulation system to help people with spinal cord injuries during rehabilitation. It is mainly looking at safety and whether the device can be used during follow-up visits and training.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT01403402Recruiting
Study of congenital muscle disease patients and their families
This trial collects health information from patients with certain inherited (genetic) muscle diseases and from their families. It may help researchers better understand the disease and improve care by learning what symptoms and treatments patients experience over time.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04070937Recruiting
Imaging findings and balance function in bilateral vestibulopathy
This study compares CT/MRI imaging results (radiological lesions) with balance system function tests in people with bilateral vestibulopathy. The goal is to see whether changes seen on scans match how well your inner-ear/balance nerves are working, which could improve understanding and future treatment decisions.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18–90 - NCT04302116Recruiting
Vigabatrin plus high-dose steroid versus vigabatrin alone
This trial tests whether adding a high-dose steroid (prednisolone) to vigabatrin works better than vigabatrin alone for infants with infantile spasms. It may help reduce seizures and improve early development, but your child’s prior treatments and health conditions must fit the study rules.
Ratchathewi, BangkokAges 2 months–1.2 years - NCT05025254Recruiting
Online thinking tests for people with Parkinson’s disease
This study tests online “thinking” (cognitive) abilities in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers better understand how thinking changes over time and how tests can be done from home.
Montreal, QuebecAges 45–90
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,934 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,325 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.