Clinical trials
Post-stroke clinical trials
Below are recruiting post-stroke clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 168 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06810817Recruiting
Brain stimulation and talk therapy for post-stroke fatigue
This trial tests whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and a talking therapy program can help reduce fatigue after a stroke. It aims to find a safe, non-drug way to improve energy and quality of life for stroke survivors.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - NCT06787508Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests whether repeated sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy) can help people who recently had a stroke and are having trouble speaking (aphasia). It is for patients who were hospitalized within the last 7 days and are right-handed.
Chongqing, Municipality Directly Under the Central GovernmentAges 18 years+ - NCT06790173Enrolling by invitation
Strategy training for physical activity after stroke
This trial tests a strategy training program to help people with memory and thinking problems after a stroke become more physically active. If you've had a stroke in the last three years and have some trouble with focus or planning, this program may help you build skills to move more and feel better.
New Taipei CityAges 18–80 - NCT06782321Recruiting
Virtual emotional support after stroke
This study tests a virtual program to help with emotional recovery like anxiety or sadness after a stroke. You can join from home using your own device.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06772194Recruiting
Taiwan Recovery After Stroke Study
This study looks at how people recover after a stroke. Researchers will check your thinking, memory, and daily function over a year to learn more about recovery patterns and help design better treatments.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06759558RecruitingPhase 2
Zuranolone for post-stroke depression
This trial tests a new medicine called zuranolone (allopregnanolone) for people with depression after a stroke. It aims to see if the drug can help improve mood when taken over a short period.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21–65 - NCT06692686Recruiting
Testing ankle braces to improve walking after stroke
This trial is studying how different types of ankle braces (AFOs) affect walking ability in people who have had a stroke. It may help find the best brace to improve mobility.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07637825Recruiting
Ultrasound brain stimulation for improving arm and leg movement after stroke
This study tests a painless, non-invasive ultrasound treatment that stimulates the brain to help improve arm and leg movement after a stroke. It aims to see if this treatment can help people recover more function.
Taizhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07643337Recruiting
Vagus Nerve Stimulation With Rehab to Improve Walking After Stroke
This study tests whether vagus nerve stimulation (a small device that stimulates a nerve in your neck) combined with rehabilitation therapy can help improve walking and leg function in stroke survivors. You would be one of the first to try this combination approach for stroke recovery.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 22–80 - NCT06555016Recruiting
Balance training intensity after stroke
This study tests different levels of balance training in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It aims to find the best exercise intensity to improve balance and prevent falls.
Toronto, OntarioAges 20 years+ - NCT06516588RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation for memory and thinking after stroke
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help improve memory and thinking in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are still in the early recovery phase (between 10 days and 5 months after their stroke) and have some ongoing cognitive problems.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–99 - NCT06500611Recruiting
Sensory balance exercises for stroke recovery
This trial tests if combining sensory integration and vestibular exercises helps improve balance in people who have had a stroke and also have dizziness or balance problems. It may help you walk better and feel steadier.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–65 - NCT06479174Recruiting
Cognitive strategies after stroke with family support
This study tests if combining cognitive exercises with a safe, mild brain stimulation can help improve memory and thinking after a stroke. It also looks at how shared family health history might affect recovery.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT06400186Recruiting
Walking training to improve balance after stroke
This trial tests a new walking training method designed to help you improve your balance after a stroke. It's for people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and can walk a short distance, with or without a cane or simple ankle brace.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06365476Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shockwave therapy (gentle sound waves) can help relax stiff wrist and finger muscles after a stroke. It is for adults who have had one stroke and have noticeable muscle tightness in their arm.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06316557Recruiting
TMS for memory and thinking after stroke
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation treatment (TMS) can help improve memory and thinking after a recent stroke. It is for people who had their first stroke within the last two weeks and have mild cognitive difficulties.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06315231RecruitingPhase 2
Stroke Recovery Thinking Trial for Recent Stroke Patients
This study tests an under-the-tongue tablet (edaravone dexborneol) to help thinking and memory problems that can happen after an ischemic stroke. It may help people who recently had a stroke and now have trouble with attention, memory, or planning.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 40–80 - NCT06303960RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation for chronic stroke arm recovery
This early-phase trial tests whether brain stimulation (deep brain stimulation in the cerebellum or vagus nerve stimulation) can help improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 3 years ago.
Jinan, ShandongAges 30–75 - NCT06213272Recruiting
Exercise and reading therapy for stroke-related reading problems
This study combines exercise with a targeted reading therapy to help people who have trouble reading after a stroke. It aims to see if this approach improves reading accuracy.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–85 - NCT06192953Recruiting
Early movement therapy after stroke
This trial tests a type of therapy that uses gentle movements and pressure to help your brain and body recover after a stroke. It's for people who recently had a stroke and have weakness on one side, and you will be asked to do special exercises guided by a therapist.
NiceAges 18–100 - NCT06108102Enrolling by invitation
Post-stroke epilepsy research database study
This trial is creating a global research database to learn more about seizures that happen after a stroke. By joining, you help doctors better understand who gets these seizures and how to treat them.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06068036Recruiting
Telehealth program to boost physical activity after stroke
This study tests whether a telehealth program with a wearable activity tracker can help people who have had a stroke become more active. It's designed for those who are ready to start moving more with their doctor's okay.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT06055569Recruiting
Rehabilitation for arm recovery after stroke using observation and muscle stimulation
This trial tests if observing arm movements paired with muscle stimulation helps stroke survivors regain arm function. It may be an option if your stroke affected one arm and you are between two weeks and six months post-stroke.
Milan, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06027294Recruiting
Blood flow and muscle function study for stroke survivors
This study looks at how blood flow affects muscle function after a stroke. It may help researchers understand recovery better and find new ways to improve movement.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for post-stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 168 recruiting post-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 post-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 post-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.
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.