Clinical trials
Ischemic clinical trials
Below are recruiting ischemic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 814 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05065216RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study drug for acute ischemic stroke started within 24 hours
This trial tests whether an investigational study drug can improve outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by blocked blood flow). You may be eligible if you are able to start treatment quickly after symptom onset and have a moderate stroke severity on a standard stroke exam.
Fairhope, AlabamaAges 18–90 - NCT05051397RecruitingPhase 2
Breathing gas study during clot removal for stroke
This Phase 2 trial tests whether changing breathing gas (CO₂ level) during a mechanical procedure to remove a brain blood clot can improve outcomes for acute ischemic stroke. It may help by protecting the brain during the clot-removal procedure under general anesthesia.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT05032053Recruiting
Blood thinner use after stroke in people with small bleeds
This trial studies whether using blood-thinning medicine is safe and appropriate for people after an ischemic stroke who also have small signs of bleeding in the brain. It aims to balance stroke prevention with the risk of bigger bleeding.
Ankang, ShaanxiAges 40 years+ - NCT04775914Recruiting
Test a heart procedure guide during emergency STEMI treatment
This trial studies whether adding a special heart “reset” step (ischemic postconditioning) and using an imaging guide during the emergency procedure can improve outcomes for people having a STEMI heart attack. It’s meant to optimize treatment when a blocked heart artery is being opened.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04663399Recruiting
Study immune changes after stroke treatment
This study looks at how the body’s immune system responds after an acute ischemic stroke that may be treated with a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. It may help doctors understand what immune changes happen after treatment and improve future care.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04664946Recruiting
Intra-arterial treatment for stroke when no reperfusion was given
This trial tests an “intra-arterial” approach (a treatment delivered through an artery to the brain) for people with ischemic stroke who were not given clot-busting therapy or a clot-removal procedure. It aims to improve neurological recovery when there wasn’t reperfusion therapy, including in cases where symptoms worsen soon after stroke.
ShenyangAges 18 years+ - NCT04664933Recruiting
Study to protect the brain during clot-removal stroke treatment
This trial tests a brain-protective approach given through an artery during treatment for an acute ischemic stroke when clot removal (endovascular therapy) is planned. It may help reduce brain injury related to the stroke and procedure.
ShenyangAges 18 years+ - NCT04321512Recruiting
Blood test study for people with heart or stroke problems
This study looks at a type of white blood cell (monocytes) in blood to understand differences in people with certain heart attacks, stable heart disease, or ischemic stroke. It may help researchers learn why these conditions happen and how the immune system may be involved.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04230785Recruiting
Blood RNA test during clot-busting treatment for stroke
This trial studies special molecules in the blood (non-coding RNA) in people having an acute ischemic stroke treated with a procedure to remove clots. It may help doctors better understand how the body responds and potentially improve future stroke care.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–90 - NCT04201964Recruiting
TNK treatment for stroke when blood flow didn’t reopen enough
This trial looks at giving a clot-busting medicine directly into the brain arteries (intra-arterial TNK) when a stroke procedure (thrombectomy) doesn’t reopen the blocked vessel enough. It aims to improve recovery by improving blood flow while checking for safety, especially bleeding risk.
ShenyangAges 18 years+ - NCT04175691Recruiting
Study blood RNA markers after sudden ischemic stroke
This trial looks at blood “RNA markers” (molecules that may reflect brain injury) in people who have had a new ischemic stroke. It may help doctors understand what’s happening in the body soon after stroke and possibly guide future care.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT04066127Enrolling by invitation
Heart transplant study comparing two types of heart storage
This trial tests whether using a different method to store a donated heart before transplant improves outcomes. It compares “non-ischemic preservation” versus standard cold storage for people getting a new heart.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT03945305Recruiting
Remote ischemic conditioning for high blood pressure
This trial tests if a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (briefly restricting blood flow to an arm) can safely lower blood pressure in people with essential hypertension. It is for adults aged 30-75 whose blood pressure is consistently high despite standard care.
Changchun, JilinAges 30–75 - 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 - NCT03787745Recruiting
Testing a heart-protection method after a blocked-artery procedure
This study looks at whether “ischemic postconditioning” (briefly changing blood flow right after opening a blocked heart artery) can improve outcomes in people with a specific type of heart attack. It’s meant for patients who get primary PCI (a catheter-based procedure to reopen the artery) soon after symptoms start.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT03601702Recruiting
EmboTrap device for large stroke blockages
This trial studies whether a specific clot-removal device (EmboTrap II) works well for acute stroke caused by a large artery blockage. It may help restore blood flow faster in people who have certain scan patterns and can be treated within 12 hours.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT03571763Recruiting
Anti-clotting treatment study in stroke patients with small brain bleeds
This trial looks at how anti-clotting medicines affect small blood vessel bleeds in the brain (cerebral microbleeds) and larger bleeding in the skull after an ischemic stroke. It may help doctors choose safer prevention medicines for people who already have these small bleeds seen on brain MRI.
ShenyangAges 18 years+ - NCT02988128Recruiting
Medical device registry for Medtronic neurovascular products
This study follows people who receive a specific Medtronic neurovascular device to learn about safety and performance over time. It may help improve how these devices are used and monitored in real-world care.
Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT07406477RecruitingPhase 2
Heart support medication for newborns with brain injury
This trial tests whether adding a medication called dobutamine, which helps the heart pump, can improve recovery in newborns with HIE who are already receiving cooling treatment. It aims to see if this extra heart support can help babies recover better.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 1 day–1 day - NCT07237308RecruitingPhase 4
Two blood thinners compared for stroke with atrial fibrillation
This study tests whether a common blood thinner (apixaban) alone is as safe and effective as combining it with another drug (clopidogrel) to prevent future strokes in people who have both atrial fibrillation and narrowing in the arteries leading to the brain. It aims to find the best way to reduce stroke risk while minimizing bleeding.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07875335Enrolling by invitation
Traditional Chinese medicine added to standard care for moyamoya disease
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Fufang Tongluo Decoction) can improve outcomes when added to aspirin and atorvastatin for people with moyamoya disease, a condition that narrows brain arteries and increases stroke risk. The study aims to see if this combination reduces stroke risk and improves overall well-being.
Nanjing, JaingsuAges 18–60 - NCT05610085RecruitingPhase 2
Levetiracetam for newborn seizures: dose-finding study
This trial studies how to give levetiracetam to newborn babies with seizures. It’s trying to find a safe dose and see if it can help control seizures in early life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 1 month - NCT02804269Recruiting
Ages 16 to 90 for heart disease information collection
This is a repository program that collects health and imaging-related information to better understand heart (cardiovascular) health and disease. You may be able to join if you are in the age range and share your data for research use.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 16–90 - NCT04620642Recruiting
Registry for adults treated with clot-busting or clot removal
This trial is a registry that collects information from adults who were hospitalized for an ischemic stroke and received either clot-busting medicine or a procedure to remove the clot. It may help doctors better understand stroke treatments and outcomes.
LyonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ischemic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 814 recruiting ischemic 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 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 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.
Related conditions
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.