Clinical trials
Acute Ischemic Stroke clinical trials
Below are recruiting acute ischemic stroke clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 447 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06029491Recruiting
Studying a new suction device for stroke treatment
This trial tests a new device that removes blood clots in the brain using suction. It is for people having a large-vessel ischemic stroke who can be treated within 8 hours of symptoms starting.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05970406Enrolling by invitation
High-intensity swallow therapy after ischemic stroke
This trial tests a more intensive swallow-therapy program for people with difficulty swallowing soon after an ischemic stroke. It may help improve safety and function when eating and drinking.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT04651010Recruiting
MRI study to predict outcomes after clot removal in stroke
This study uses special MRI scans to look for patterns that may predict recovery after a specific type of stroke caused by a blocked brain artery. It may help doctors choose the best treatment and better understand who benefits most from clot removal.
PoitiersAges 18 years+ - NCT04562194Recruiting
Registry study for people already treated with NeVa thrombectomy
This registry study follows people who have already had a specific clot-removal procedure using the NeVa device. It helps doctors understand how the device performs in real-world care for certain kinds of stroke.
MendozaAges 18 years+ - NCT04078373Recruiting
Rehab study of bladder problems after recent stroke
This trial looks at urinary (bladder) problems in people who are in the early recovery phase after a stroke, while they receive inpatient rehabilitation. It may help improve how bladder issues are managed during rehab after stroke.
LjubljanaAges Any age - NCT03153683Recruiting
Brain and blood clot registry for adults having brain blood tests
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information from people having surgery or procedures for problems involving blood vessels in the brain. It may help researchers better understand brain blood conditions and clots by tracking patterns over time.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06823466Recruiting
Stroke study for patients on blood thinners
This study looks at people who had a stroke while taking blood thinners (anticoagulants) for an irregular heartbeat. It aims to learn more about these strokes and how to better prevent them in the future.
ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT06414499RecruitingPhase 3
Tenecteplase for mild stroke within 4.5 hours
This trial tests a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase for patients having a mild stroke (with weakness on one side or trouble speaking) who can get treatment within 4.5 hours. The goal is to see if this drug helps improve blood flow and reduces disability.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04261478Recruiting
Treatment for stroke caused by blocked brain and neck arteries
This trial studies a procedure that opens blocked blood vessels in and behind the brain during a stroke, sometimes after standard clot-thinning medicine. It may help people who have brain tissue that can still be saved and a major blockage in both the neck and brain arteries.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT03753555RecruitingPhase 4
High-intensity statin treatment for certain stroke artery plaque cases
This trial tests whether a higher-dose statin can help after an ischemic stroke in people who have specific plaque patterns in brain blood vessels. It may help lower the risk of another stroke by targeting the artery plaque process.
ShenyangAges 18–80 - NCT06927206Recruiting
Vibration and muscle stimulation for leg function after stroke
This trial tests if adding a gentle vibrator to standard muscle-stimulation therapy can improve leg movement in people recovering from a stroke. It's for those who had a stroke 2 weeks to 3 months ago and have mild to moderate thinking and movement issues.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–60 - NCT07635498Recruiting
Virtual versus in-person care after stroke
This study compares two ways of caring for stroke patients who aren't candidates for emergency clot-removal surgery. Half will receive care through a virtual stroke unit (telemedicine), and half will receive traditional in-person care at the hospital. The goal is to see if both approaches work equally well for recovery and safety.
SevilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05853796Recruiting
Studying stroke warning signs in young adults
This observational study follows people ages 18–50 who had a first TIA (“mini-stroke”) or an acute ischemic stroke to better understand what happens after the event. It may help improve future care by tracking symptoms, imaging findings, and recovery over time.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18–50 - NCT06843356Recruiting
Rescue artery-opening procedure for delayed stroke worsening
This study tests whether an emergency procedure to open a blocked artery in the back of the brain can help people whose stroke starts mild but then suddenly gets worse days later. The goal is to see if this treatment can limit further brain damage and improve recovery.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05140148RecruitingPhase 2
Amantadine to help recovery after stroke
This Phase 2 study tests whether the medicine amantadine can improve recovery after a recent stroke. It may help some people regain function during early rehabilitation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT06571149RecruitingPhase 4
Blood thinners and clot-busting drugs for stroke
This trial tests whether giving a clot-dissolving medicine (alteplase or tenecteplase) is safe and effective for people who have had a stroke and are taking a blood thinner (DOAC) like apixaban or rivaroxaban. It aims to see if this treatment can still be given within a few hours of the stroke.
EisenstadtAges 18 years+ - NCT05880524RecruitingPhase 2
Study of dornase alfa for severe stroke
This trial is testing whether giving an anti-inflammatory drug called dornase alfa through a vein can reduce brain swelling and improve recovery after a severe stroke. The drug may help break up a component of inflammation that appears after stroke, potentially limiting further brain damage.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT05708807Recruiting
Follow-up study of recovery after first-time stroke in Gothenburg
This study tracks how people recover after their first-ever stroke (either blocked artery stroke or bleeding in the brain). It may help doctors better understand recovery patterns and what support could work best over time.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07253870Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for subacute stroke recovery
This study compares two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the neck) to see which helps upper limb movement better in people who had a stroke 3–6 months ago. It may help improve arm and hand function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–70 - NCT07746947Recruiting
Stroke treatment study for medium-sized vessel blockages
This study looks at how well a procedure to remove blood clots from medium-sized brain arteries works for people who have had a severe stroke. It may help improve recovery by treating blockages that are not in the largest arteries.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–85 - NCT06940128Recruiting
Ischemic conditioning after stroke clot removal
This trial tests a method called direct ischemic conditioning, which is a gentle way to prepare your brain to better handle the return of blood flow after a stroke. It is for people who have had a large artery blockage in the front part of the brain and have already had a successful procedure to reopen the artery.
Shengyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07001852Recruiting
Endovascular therapy for late window stroke patients selected by automated CT
This trial tests whether removing a clot from a large brain artery up to 72 hours after a stroke helps people recover better than standard care. It uses a special computer program on a regular CT scan to decide who might benefit.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT05113043Recruiting
Study links gut changes with stroke in younger adults
This study looks at whether differences in gut bacteria (microecology) are linked to stroke in adults ages 18–45. You may be asked to provide stool (fecal) samples soon after admission to help researchers understand possible connections.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT06871969Recruiting
Testing a brain-wave device for stroke triage in ambulances
This trial is testing a portable EEG device (a non-invasive cap that measures brain activity) to help ambulance staff quickly determine if a patient is having a stroke. It aims to speed up diagnosis and care for people with suspected stroke symptoms.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acute ischemic stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 447 recruiting acute ischemic stroke studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acute ischemic stroke trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acute ischemic stroke trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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