Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Clinical Trials for Neuropathy: 102 Recruiting
There are 102 clinical trials for Neuropathy indexed on ClinicalTrials.gov, with 102 currently open to new participants and the largest single phase being Not Applicable (45 studies). Trial participation is a medical decision; patients and caregivers should review specific eligibility criteria and discuss any candidate trial with their treating physician before contacting the study team.
Neuropathy Trial Snapshot
| Total Trials Indexed | 102 |
| Currently Recruiting | 102 |
| Largest Phase | Not Applicable (45 studies) |
| Distinct Sponsors Listed | 10 |
| Share of TrialFinder Catalog | 1.32% |
| Source | ClinicalTrials.gov |
What This Trial Data Covers
Every trial in this listing is drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry of clinical research operated by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Each entry on ClinicalTrials.gov is filed by the study sponsor and includes a unique NCT identifier, study design, eligibility criteria, intervention details, sponsor information, sites, and status. TrialFinder reorganizes that public registry data so it is browsable by condition, sponsor, phase, and geography.
Neuropathy represents about 1.3% of the 7,755 trials tracked in TrialFinder — a typical share for a well-studied condition. The volume is large enough that patients and caregivers usually have several plausible trial options to evaluate with their care team. The most common intervention being tested in Neuropathy trials is Placebo (drug-class), followed by Quantitative neuromuscular MRI, Skin biopsy. Intervention type matters because it shapes what participation looks like — drug studies typically involve scheduled dosing and bloodwork, device trials involve a procedure or implant, and behavioral studies may only require visits and surveys.
Clinical trials are how new therapies, devices, and procedures get tested before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decides whether to approve them for general use. Federal law requires most U.S.-based interventional trials to be registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, and many international trials are listed voluntarily. That makes the registry the most comprehensive single window into active medical research for Neuropathy and other conditions.
Sponsors Behind Neuropathy Research
Neuropathy research is led primarily by academic medical centers — roughly 61% of listed sponsors are universities, teaching hospitals, or research institutes. Industry funds about 39% of trials, with the remainder backed by government science agencies. That mix often signals investigator-initiated research and earlier-stage science rather than late-stage commercial development.
The sponsor matters because it shapes how a trial is designed and run. Industry-sponsored studies are usually tightly protocoled and tied to a regulatory submission. Academic studies often investigate questions a commercial sponsor would not, including comparisons between existing therapies, mechanism-of-disease research, and approaches for patient subgroups too small to be commercially attractive. Government-funded research, including programs run by the National Institutes of Health, frequently focuses on public-health priorities, prevention, and long-term outcomes.
Top Sponsors for Neuropathy
Phase and Recruitment Status Breakdown
Studies tagged "Not Applicable" are most often observational research, behavioral studies, or device evaluations that do not fit the traditional drug-trial phase framework.
Almost every listed Neuropathy trial in this dataset is currently recruiting — 102 of 102 studies are actively seeking participants. That high active rate reflects the dataset's focus on enrollment-open studies and means there are real, near-term opportunities for eligible patients to take part.
The development phase tells you what question a trial is asking. Early-phase studies (Phase 1 and Early Phase 1) are about safety and dosing. Phase 2 studies look for an efficacy signal. Phase 3 studies generate the evidence regulators use to decide whether a therapy is approved for general clinical use. Phase 4 studies happen after approval and look at long-term outcomes in real-world settings. Trials labeled "Not Applicable" are typically observational or device studies that do not fit the drug-trial framework.
Phase Distribution for Neuropathy
| Phase | Trials | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 | 3% |
| Phase 1 / Phase 2 | 4 | 4% |
| Phase 2 | 9 | 9% |
| Phase 2 / Phase 3 | 2 | 2% |
| Phase 3 | 5 | 5% |
| Phase 4 | 2 | 2% |
| Not Applicable | 45 | 44% |
How Neuropathy Compares to the Broader Trial Landscape
Neuropathy represents about 1.3% of the 7,755 trials tracked in TrialFinder — a typical share for a well-studied condition. The volume is large enough that patients and caregivers usually have several plausible trial options to evaluate with their care team.
Across the full TrialFinder dataset of 7,755 indexed studies and 2,541 distinct conditions, the most heavily researched areas tend to cluster around oncology, metabolic disease, and neurology — areas with both large patient populations and active commercial investment. Rare diseases and pediatric conditions usually have smaller absolute trial counts but a higher share of academically and federally funded studies. The Neuropathy mix above reflects where this condition currently sits on that spectrum.
Eligibility and Participation Guidance
Neuropathy trial eligibility varies by study, but Phase 2 work — which is heavily represented in this dataset — usually requires confirmed diagnosis, defined disease activity, and limits on prior therapies. Read each trial's inclusion and exclusion list carefully and bring it to your physician before contacting the study team.
Practical participation considerations include travel to a study site (most trials require in-person visits at a hospital or research center), time commitment (visits often run hours each, with some trials lasting years), and out-of-pocket costs. Trial sponsors typically cover the investigational therapy and study-required tests, but standard-of-care costs may still be billed to the participant or their insurer. A study coordinator can clarify which costs are covered before consent.
Patients and caregivers researching Neuropathy trials should treat any listing as a starting point for a conversation with their physician. The treating clinician knows the patient's full medical history, current medications, and overall treatment plan, and is best positioned to flag interactions and risks that a registry summary cannot capture. A second medical opinion from a specialist treating Neuropathy is often valuable before consenting to participate.
Methodology and Data Sources
TrialFinder pulls study records from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, parses the structured fields ClinicalTrials.gov publishes (NCT ID, brief title, status, phase, conditions, interventions, eligibility criteria, sponsor, locations), and builds the per-condition aggregates shown above. We do not modify the underlying ClinicalTrials.gov data; counts on this page are derived directly from the registry snapshot. Phase labels follow FDA conventions. The full method, refresh cadence, and known limitations are documented on the methodology page.
There are 102 clinical trials for Neuropathy indexed on ClinicalTrials.gov, with 102 currently open to new participants and the largest single phase being Not Applicable (45 studies). Trial participation is a medical decision; patients and caregivers should review specific eligibility criteria and discuss any candidate trial with their treating physician before contacting the study team.
TrialFinder is an informational summary of public ClinicalTrials.gov data and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should discuss any clinical trial with their physician before contacting a study team or consenting to participate.
The data source behind this answer is the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.