Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,420 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,752
- Phase 2783
- Phase 1576
- Phase 3536
- Phase 4343
- Phase 1/Phase 2307
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke844
- Parkinson Disease426
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia227
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Insomnia155
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- 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, Beijing94
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California679
- Massachusetts300
- New York292
- Florida275
- Texas266
- Maryland246
- Arizona213
- Alabama210
- Illinois187
- Pennsylvania178
Recruiting studies12,418 total
- NCT07153848Recruiting
Lecanemab treatment for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests how lecanemab works in people with early Alzheimer’s, including those with mild dementia or mild memory problems. It aims to see if the drug can help clear brain plaques and slow down symptoms.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 45–85 - NCT07701694Recruiting
Driving study for people with urea cycle disorders
This study evaluates how people with urea cycle disorders perform during a driving task. It may help researchers understand if the condition affects driving ability.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 16–40 - NCT06934525Recruiting
Team therapy for childhood anxiety and OCD
This study tests a team-based therapy approach for children and teens with anxiety or OCD. It helps families get treatment in community mental health centers, not just in specialized clinics.
East Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5–18 - NCT06596681RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of GA for hard-to-treat nerve pain
This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called GA for people with hard-to-treat neuropathic pain that hasn't improved with standard therapies. The goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07288320RecruitingPhase 2
Testing NBI-1117568 for bipolar I mania
This trial tests an experimental drug called NBI-1117568 for people with bipolar I disorder who are currently having a manic or mixed episode. The goal is to see if the drug helps calm mania symptoms and is safe.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT07403929Recruiting
Fermented grape juice for fibromyalgia symptoms
This trial tests whether drinking fermented grape juice can help relieve fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and cramping. If you are a woman between 20 and 40 with mild excess weight and fibromyalgia, you may be eligible.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 20–40 - NCT06934915RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Prednisone for adults with autism and immune issues
This trial tests if the steroid prednisone can help adults with moderate-to-severe autism who also have signs of immune system problems, like autoimmune disease or inflammation. It might offer a new treatment option for people whose autism is linked to immune activity.
Lexington, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT07402343RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for small cell lung cancer brain metastases
This trial tests a new drug, tarlatamab, for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to see if the drug can shrink brain tumors and help you live longer, especially if you have not had brain radiation before.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07617506Recruiting
Brain Activity Study During Memory Tasks
This research studies how your brain works during memory tasks by safely recording brain activity you're already having monitored. The study may help doctors better understand how memory works and improve treatment for brain conditions.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07345832Recruiting
Volunteer-led lifestyle program for older adults with muscle loss
This study tests a volunteer-led program to improve muscle health in older adults with sarcopenia. It uses a mobile app to guide exercise and nutrition, and aims to see if this approach helps people regain strength.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06791044Recruiting
Vitamin D and bone health in neurological patients
This trial looks at how vitamin D levels relate to bone strength and daily function in people with neurological disorders. If you have a neurological condition or are healthy, you may join to help understand how vitamin D affects bone health.
Nea Liosia, AthensAges 20–85 - NCT05384561Recruiting
Training your sense of smell to help after COVID
This trial studies whether structured smell (olfactory) training can improve ongoing smell problems after COVID-19. It may help people whose sense of smell hasn’t fully returned long after the infection.
Trois-Rivières, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07207122Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for Parkinson's cognitive symptoms
This trial tests whether a non-invasive ultrasound treatment, called transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS), can improve movement and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may be an option for those whose symptoms are not well controlled by medication alone.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 22–80 - NCT05265273RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nipocalimab for children with generalized myasthenia gravis
This trial studies nipocalimab, an immune-focused medicine, to see if it can improve generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in children ages 2 to under 18. It may help reduce weakness caused by this autoimmune muscle disease, but you must meet specific antibody and health requirements.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 2–17 - NCT07037446Enrolling by invitation
Occlutech leak device for mitral or aortic paravalvular leaks
This registry tracks the safety and effectiveness of a device designed to close leaks around heart valves (mitral or aortic). It may be an option for people who have significant symptoms like heart failure or anemia from these leaks and are not good candidates for surgery.
KatowiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07085104RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALLO-329 for lupus, myositis, or scleroderma
This trial tests a new one-time cell therapy (ALLO-329) made from donor cells to target and calm overactive immune cells in people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma that hasn't improved with usual medications. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and can help reduce disease activity.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–74 - NCT07632755Recruiting
Memory Training Using Movement for Early Alzheimer's Disease
This study tests whether learning memory strategies through physical movement and motor activities can help people with early Alzheimer's disease improve their memory. Researchers will compare people with early Alzheimer's to healthy older adults to see if this approach is effective.
GrenobleAges 60 years+ - NCT07217587RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drugs for generalized myasthenia gravis
This trial tests whether nipocalimab works better than efgartigimod for people with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). If you have gMG with certain antibodies and current treatments aren't working well enough, this study may help find a better option.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 18–74 - NCT07640542RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study for Parkinson's and MSA patients
This early-stage research trial tests a new brain-imaging tracer called [11C]MODAG-005 to help doctors better understand Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA). You would undergo PET/CT and MRI scans twice, a few weeks apart, to see how reliable the imaging is.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 50–75 - NCT07615686Recruiting
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Help Children with Spina Bifida Walk
This trial tests a treatment called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS)—gentle electrical pulses applied to the skin over the spine—to help children with spina bifida walk better and manage bladder control. The study includes children ages 4–17 who can walk short distances with help or devices.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 4–17 - NCT07567794Recruiting
Gut-Brain Connection Study in Parkinson's Disease
This research examines how the gut and brain are connected in Parkinson's disease and aims to better understand the disease. You'd participate in visits and tests over three years, including some involving your digestive system.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - NCT07062471Recruiting
Shockwave balloon treatment for hardened carotid arteries before stenting
This study tests a special balloon that uses sound waves to break up calcium buildup in the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) before placing a stent. It's for people who are at high risk for traditional surgery and have heavy calcium deposits in their artery.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07736872Recruiting
Sleep apnea screening in diverse groups
This study is screening people from different backgrounds for obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep). It uses a sleep test and questionnaires to see if you might have it.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07736144Recruiting
Herbal formula study for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests a Chinese herbal formula called Yangyin Roujin (which nourishes yin and softens the muscles) to see if it helps reduce pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. If you have fibromyalgia and a pain level of 4 or more, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,420 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,378 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.