Clinical trials
Post-stroke clinical trials
Below are recruiting post-stroke clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 169 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06943014Enrolling by invitation
Wearable device study for activity after stroke
This study uses a small device worn on your arm to measure how much you move and sit during daily life. It aims to help understand physical activity patterns in people recovering from a stroke with some walking difficulty.
BrusselsAges 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+ - NCT06864715Recruiting
Preventing depression after a stroke with behavioral activation
This study tests if a talking therapy called behavioral activation can prevent depression in older adults who have had a stroke and have low income. It is for people who are not already severely depressed and live at home.
Houston, TexasAges 55 years+ - NCT04915027Recruiting
Digital follow-up tool for people recovering after stroke
This trial studies a patient-centered digital check-in tool to support follow-up care after stroke. It may help people track recovery and stay connected to support during the months after stroke.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT06825598Enrolling by invitation
Brain recovery study for chronic stroke patients
This study tests a new model to understand how the brain recovers after a stroke. It may help patients who had a first-time stroke at least three months ago and still have trouble moving their arms or legs.
Hung HomAges 50–80 - NCT05874154Recruiting
Nerve surgery vs botox for spastic foot after stroke
This trial compares two treatments—tibial nerve selective surgery and botulinum toxin (botox) injections—to improve a stiff, turning-in foot after stroke. It aims to use goal-based care to see which option works better for walking and foot function.
BronAges 18–100 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06446960RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve blocks for stroke-related central pain
This study tests whether numbing the nerves in your painful arm or leg (with a nerve block) can help reduce central pain after a stroke. It aims to find out how the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord may be involved.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 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 - NCT06322030Recruiting
Weight loss and exercise for stroke survivors
This study tests whether a weight loss and exercise program can help veterans who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have some leg weakness. It aims to improve mobility and overall health.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 40–80 - NCT06296082RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dry Needling vs Botox for Post-Stroke Leg Stiffness
This study compares two treatments for leg stiffness after a stroke: dry needling (tiny needles placed in trigger points) and Botox injections. It may help you if you've had a first stroke within the past year and have mild to moderate tightness in the calf muscles that limits ankle movement.
Antwerp, FlandersAges 18–75 - 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 169 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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