Clinical trials
Ischemic Stroke clinical trials
Below are recruiting ischemic stroke clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 577 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT04916197RecruitingPhase 4
Dexmedetomidine sedation after stroke clot removal
This Phase 4 study tests whether using a specific calming medicine (dexmedetomidine) for a longer period after a successful clot-removal procedure helps people do better in the long term. It may help improve outcomes after ischemic stroke where the clot is successfully treated.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04927156Recruiting
Check safety and use of Balt medical devices after treatment
This post-marketing study follows people after they receive Balt medical devices to make sure the devices are safe, work well, and are easy to use in real life. You may be considered if you can consent and your procedure matches their device-use rules.
AngersAges 2 years+ - NCT04971564Recruiting
Blood inflammation test study in sudden brain oxygen loss
This trial looks at blood “inflammation-related” biomarkers to understand what happens early after certain sudden brain events. It may help doctors predict outcomes and tailor treatment for people like those with stroke types that sometimes need a clot-removal procedure.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05004233Recruiting
Antiplatelet treatment imaging test for stroke patients
This study uses special microscope imaging (transmission electron microscopy) to look at tiny changes in platelets before and after starting an antiplatelet medicine. It’s testing whether platelets show clear structural signs around the start of treatment for a specific type of stroke.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT05048004Recruiting
Test of a heart procedure during atrial fibrillation ablation
This trial studies whether adding a specific technique during a first-time catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation can improve safety or outcomes. It may help doctors understand risks related to small blood clots during the procedure.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05198323RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for people with stroke undergoing clot removal
This Phase 2 trial tests whether the study medicine (LT3001) is safe and improves outcomes for people with an acute ischemic stroke who are getting a procedure to remove a clot (EVT). It aims to help certain patients who have a specific brain scan pattern soon after stroke symptoms start.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18–90 - NCT05326932Recruiting
Extended-Time Thrombectomy for Large-Artery Stroke
This trial studies whether a mechanical procedure to remove a blocked artery can help people with an ischemic stroke caused by a large artery blockage, even when treatment starts 24–72 hours after symptoms began. It also checks that only patients with “salvageable” brain tissue on CT scans are treated.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT05545605Recruiting
Sodium oligomannate to prevent thinking problems after stroke
This trial tests whether sodium oligomannate can help prevent or lessen memory and thinking problems that can happen after a first stroke. It may help people who are recently hospitalized for ischemic stroke and have mild cognitive decline risk.
Guangzhou, BaiyunAges 18–80 - NCT05550077Recruiting
Imaging study for narrowed brain arteries after stroke
This trial uses a detailed eye/brain imaging test (optical coherence tomography) to study people with significantly narrowed brain arteries after certain stroke-like events. It may help researchers better understand and monitor this condition to improve care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05644314Recruiting
Drug-coated stent for narrowed vertebral arteries
This trial studies whether a drug-coated stent placed in a narrowed vertebral artery can improve outcomes for people with artery narrowing from plaque. It also looks at how safe the stent is, since it requires specific blood-thinning medicines around the procedure.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05703386Recruiting
Study MRI changes in small-vessel stroke disease
This study looks at how “small-vessel” changes in the brain develop after an ischemic stroke, using repeated MRI scans. It may help researchers better understand what causes these changes and how to track them over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05718622Recruiting
EECP for people with stable first stroke and blocked artery
This study looks at whether EECP (a non-surgical therapy that helps blood flow) improves outcomes in people who recently had their first ischemic stroke and have a narrowed or blocked artery. It also aims to predict who may benefit most based on health data.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT05832762Recruiting
Clot-buster procedure for blocked neck artery stroke
This trial studies whether an emergency clot-removal procedure through the blood vessels (endovascular treatment) helps people who have a stroke caused by a blocked internal carotid artery in the neck. It compares outcomes in patients treated urgently when imaging shows the blockage is likely the main cause.
Montpellier, FanceAges 18 years+ - NCT05842551Recruiting
Prism glasses and brain stimulation after stroke
This trial studies whether prism lenses and a mild brain-stimulation treatment can help people who have stroke-related “neglect,” where they don’t notice one side of the body or space. If you qualify, the goal is to see if these treatments improve attention and daily functioning after a recent ischemic stroke.
Bari, BaAges 18–90 - NCT05871606RecruitingPhase 1
Breathing nitric oxide during clot-removal for stroke
This Phase 1 study tests whether inhaled nitric oxide (a gas breathed through a ventilator) can improve outcomes in people having a specific kind of emergency stroke procedure to remove a clot from the brain. It focuses on patients who need general anesthesia for the clot-removal procedure and have imaging results that suggest salvageable brain tissue.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT05885932Recruiting
Stent treatment versus medicines for blocked neck artery
This study compares a drug-coated stent placed in a neck (vertebral) artery versus best medical treatment with medicines and risk-factor control. It aims to reduce problems caused by a badly narrowed artery after recent stroke-like symptoms.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05893407Recruiting
Ultrasound test of brain blood flow in ICU injury
This trial tests whether a contrast-enhanced ultrasound can measure blood flow in the brain of people admitted to the ICU for a sudden brain injury. It may help doctors better assess brain damage and guide care using a bedside imaging method.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05903560Recruiting
Arm versus leg access for clot removal in basilar stroke
This trial compares doing a clot-removal procedure through the arm artery versus the leg artery for an emergency stroke caused by a blocked basilar artery. It aims to see which access route is safer and more effective for restoring blood flow when time is critical.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05955326RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a stroke drug to improve recovery after ischemic stroke
This trial tests whether sovateltide is safe and can improve recovery in people with an acute ischemic stroke. It focuses on patients who start the study drug within 24 hours of symptom onset and do not have bleeding in the brain.
Guntur, Andhra PradeshAges 18–78 - NCT05963698Recruiting
Closing off a heart pouch to prevent stroke
This study tests a procedure that seals off the left atrial appendage (a small heart pouch) to help prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. You may be considered if your stroke risk is high and you are already on blood-thinner medicine.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06014723Recruiting
Balloon angioplasty for recent minor stroke or TIA
This study tests a balloon procedure to open a narrowed artery in the brain to prevent further strokes. It is for people who recently had a mild stroke or high-risk TIA from a significant blockage.
Changchun, JilinAges 30–80 - NCT06027788Recruiting
Embolic protection during heart valve surgery
This trial tests a device that may help protect your brain from small particles during heart valve surgery. It is for people 60 and older having certain types of valve replacement or repair.
North Little Rock, ArkansasAges 60 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ischemic stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 577 recruiting 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 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 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.