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
- NCT07119801Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shock wave therapy can help reduce muscle tightness in the wrist and hand after a stroke. It may be an option if you have had one stroke, are between 35 and 65 years old, and still have stiffness that bothers you.
DenizliAges 35–65 - NCT07125170Recruiting
Virtual reality for thinking skills after stroke
This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality can help improve thinking and memory problems after a recent stroke. It is designed for people who have mild to moderate cognitive issues and are already scheduled for occupational therapy.
Independencia, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07139015Recruiting
Comparing two hand therapies after stroke
This trial compares mirror therapy and CIMT to improve hand and arm function in people who have had a stroke within the past 6 months. It could help you regain movement in your affected hand.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40 years+ - NCT07144436Recruiting
Pain after stroke: brain scan and treatment study
This trial tests whether a special kind of brain scan (called tAN-fMRI) can help understand and treat pain that happens after a stroke. You may qualify if you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and are between 18 and 80 years old.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT07201974Recruiting
Virtual reality for walking rehab after stroke
This study tests whether virtual reality (an immersive computer game) can help improve your walking after a stroke. You will use a VR headset while walking on a treadmill to make rehab more engaging and effective.
Laval, QuebecAges 40–84 - NCT07208019Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for memory and thinking after stroke
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (using tiny electric pulses through thin needles) can help improve memory, focus, and thinking after a stroke. If you have mild to moderate thinking problems after a stroke, this treatment may help support your recovery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 35–80 - NCT07255352Recruiting
Tape therapy for safer swallowing after stroke
This trial tests whether a special tape placed on the muscles under your chin can help you swallow more safely after a stroke. If you have swallowing problems after a stroke, this treatment may improve your safety while eating or drinking.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT07262528Recruiting
Brain training for hand recovery after stroke
This trial tests a brain-based training method (neurofeedback) to help improve hand movement after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke in the last 3 months and still have weakness on one side.
RzeszówAges 18–70 - NCT07273058Recruiting
High-intensity exercise for post-stroke fatigue
This study tests high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to reduce fatigue after a stroke. If you often feel tired and have had a stroke in the past 6 months to 5 years, this program may help you regain energy.
KowloonAges 40–80 - NCT07275749RecruitingPhase 3
Acetyl-leucine for balance problems after a stroke
This trial tests if acetyl-leucine can help improve walking and balance in people who had a specific type of stroke in the back part of the brain. You may qualify if you had your first stroke there and have trouble with balance or walking.
Kafr ash ShaykhAges 18–80 - NCT07287059Recruiting
Wearable robot and virtual reality for hand recovery after stroke
This study tests if combining a wearable robotic glove with virtual reality exercises can help improve hand function in people who have had a stroke. It may be a good fit if you have some movement in your hand and arm but need more help.
Istanbul, BeykozAges 30–60 - NCT07387328Recruiting
Testing new sensor placement for leg muscles in stroke survivors
This study checks if new guidelines for placing sensors on leg muscles work well in people who have had a stroke. It could help improve how we measure muscle activity during walking and other movements.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18 years+ - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT07444151Recruiting
Post-stroke fatigue perception study
This study explores fatigue after stroke. If you have ongoing tiredness that you believe stems from your stroke, researchers want to learn from your experience through a questionnaire.
Carouge, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07452276Recruiting
AI brain training for stroke recovery
This trial tests a computerized brain-training program that uses artificial intelligence to help people with memory problems after a stroke. If you are between 45 and 60 and had a stroke at least 3 months ago, you may be able to join.
Cairo, EgyptAges 45–60 - NCT07492719Recruiting
Swallowing exercises with visual feedback after stroke
This study tests whether special swallowing exercises with a visual feedback tool can help people who have trouble swallowing after a recent stroke. If you've had a stroke in the last 6 months and have trouble swallowing, this may help you regain strength.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07504276Recruiting
Remote rehab vs in-person rehab for stroke recovery
This study compares doing brain-training exercises at home on a digital device versus going to a clinic after a stroke. It aims to see which method better helps improve memory, thinking, and daily function.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–80 - NCT07512739Recruiting
Sitting Tai Chi for Stroke Survivors With Cognitive Changes
This study tests whether a sitting tai chi program can help people who've had a stroke and are experiencing memory or thinking problems. You would learn tai chi movements while sitting, with your caregiver also participating in the program.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18 years+ - NCT07523503Recruiting
One-sided vs. both-sides arm training after stroke
This study compares two ways of doing hand and arm exercises after stroke: practicing with just your weak arm, or practicing with both arms together. The goal is to see which approach helps you regain better movement, strength, and hand coordination.
Kot AdduAges 40–75 - NCT07546877Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory After Stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help improve thinking and memory problems that occur after a stroke. If you've had a stroke in the past year and are experiencing cognitive difficulties, this trial may help restore some of your mental abilities.
JinanAges 35–75 - NCT07603102Recruiting
Mindfulness and Walking Training for Memory After Stroke
This study tests whether combining mindfulness meditation with balance and walking exercises can help improve memory and thinking skills in people who had a stroke. The trial focuses on people with mild cognitive impairment—difficulty thinking clearly—after stroke recovery.
NanjingAges 55 years+ - NCT07620210Recruiting
Swallowing Therapy and Pressure Ball Training After Stroke
This study tests whether a swallowing therapy program (CTAR) combined with a pressure ball exercise helps older adults who had a stroke recover their ability to swallow safely. Many stroke survivors struggle with swallowing, which can lead to serious health problems, so this research aims to find better ways to help.
Tainan, Tainan CityAges 65–90 - 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 - 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+
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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.