Clinical trials
Post-stroke clinical trials
Below are recruiting post-stroke clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 167 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06540664Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for post-stroke insomnia
This study tests whether auricular acupuncture (using small needles on the ear) can safely and effectively improve sleep in people who developed insomnia after a stroke. It's looking for participants who have had insomnia for at least 3 months since their stroke.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07691411Recruiting
Smartphone app for stroke recovery support
This study uses a smartphone app to help you manage your recovery after a stroke. It sends you quick questions and tips throughout the day to support your self-care and well-being.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06643273Recruiting
Glove to measure touch feeling after stroke
This study tests a special glove that helps measure how well you can feel touch after a stroke. It's for people who had a single stroke within the last 6 months and have some thinking and memory ability.
Florence, ItalyAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06767631Recruiting
Muscle and nerve changes after botox for stroke foot tightness
This study looks at how botulinum toxin (botox) injections affect the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the lower leg of people who have had a stroke and have a tight, twisted foot (equinovarus). It aims to understand these changes to improve future treatments.
LeuvenAges 40–60 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06849505Recruiting
Brain stimulation with movement training for stroke recovery
This trial tests if combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with arm and hand exercises helps people recover upper limb function after a first stroke. It is for adults who can follow instructions and have no metal in their head or a pacemaker.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–80 - NCT06876597Recruiting
Robotic arm therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a robotic arm system that combines movement and thinking tasks to help people recover arm function after a first stroke. It is for people aged 40–80 who had a stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months and have some arm weakness but not too severe.
FuzhouAges 40–80 - NCT06928857Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if an electrical stimulator controlled by muscle signals can help improve arm function after a stroke. It may benefit people who have some movement but not full control in one arm.
GenovaAges 18 years+ - NCT06938243RecruitingPhase 1
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Early Stroke Arm Recovery
This trial tests whether a device called a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), placed under the skin, is safe and helps improve arm function when started 3 months after a stroke. It is for people with moderate to severe arm weakness who can still move their arm a little.
Jinan, ShandongAges 30–75 - NCT06956183Recruiting
Balance exercises for stroke-related tiredness
This study tests if specific balance exercises can help reduce tiredness after a stroke. If you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and can walk a little, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06974279Recruiting
TMS for language recovery after stroke
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to help improve language after a stroke. It is for people who had a left-sided stroke and are at least one month past their stroke.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06986421Recruiting
How stroke patients and staff feel about high-tech rehab tools
This study listens to both stroke patients and the rehab staff who care for them. It asks about their thoughts and feelings about high-tech rehab tools like robots and virtual reality, whether they've used them or not.
HyèresAges 18 years+ - NCT06998485Recruiting
Arm recovery after a first stroke
This study tests an intensive 6-week arm training program for people who had a first stroke 3 to 6 months ago and still have arm weakness. The goal is to see how the brain can recover arm function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07039305Recruiting
Building physical strength after stroke
This study looks at whether a specific exercise program can help people with chronic stroke (more than 6 months ago) who still have some weakness in their leg. It aims to improve walking and overall physical ability.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT07054424Recruiting
TMS and bimanual therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) with two-handed therapy can improve arm function after a first-time stroke. It may help people who have weakness or difficulty using one hand due to a stroke within the past year.
TaoyuanAges 40–80 - NCT07059351Recruiting
Mouth health and pneumonia risk after stroke
This study looks at how oral health affects the chances of developing pneumonia after a stroke and how well people recover their ability to swallow. It may help find ways to prevent complications and improve recovery for stroke survivors with swallowing problems.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT07081308Recruiting
Brain-computer interface with leg supports for stroke recovery
This study tests a brain-computer interface combined with special leg supports (pneumoorthoses) to help people recover leg movement after a stroke. It may be an option if you had a stroke in the upper part of the brain and have mild to moderate leg weakness.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT07113990Recruiting
Electroacupuncture and brain stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether combining two therapies—electroacupuncture (needles with mild electric current) and rTMS (a magnetic pulse to the brain)—can help you regain movement after a stroke. It is designed for people who had their first stroke less than 6 months ago and are still working on motor recovery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 40–75 - NCT07119047Recruiting
Helping stroke survivors adopt healthier habits: A feasibility study
This trial tests a program adapted from Ireland to help people after a stroke adopt healthier habits like exercise, diet, smoking cessation, and medication adherence. It is a small, early study to see if the program works in Brazil.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for post-stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 167 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.
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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.