Explore methods and results of searches for continuous gravitational waves in this lecture from the ICTS Summer School on Gravitational-Wave Astronomy. Delve into advanced techniques for detecting long-duration gravitational wave signals from sources like rapidly spinning neutron stars and exotic phenomena such as axion clouds around black holes. Gain insights into the latest search strategies, data analysis methods, and recent findings from ongoing efforts to detect these elusive signals using current and future gravitational wave detectors. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in this exciting field of gravitational wave astronomy as part of a comprehensive program featuring expert lecturers from around the world.