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
- NCT05328401Recruiting
Laser acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can reduce shoulder pain in people recovering from a stroke. It compares outcomes while making sure participants are not using certain pain medicines or shoulder injections that could affect results.
Keelung, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT07151677Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fatigue and aphasia after stroke
This study tests whether a mild brain stimulation technique can help reduce fatigue and improve language in people who have had a stroke and now have aphasia. It's for those who are at least 6 months past their stroke and still feel tired or have trouble speaking.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06323330Recruiting
Music therapy for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests if music therapy can help people with speech problems after a stroke. It is designed for those who had a stroke within the past year and have trouble speaking fluently (non-fluent aphasia).
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–99 - NCT05507138RecruitingPhase 2
Digital therapy for depression and thinking problems after stroke
This Phase 2 trial tests a smartphone/tablet-based program to improve post-stroke depression and executive thinking skills (like planning and attention). It may help if you have ongoing depressive symptoms and thinking/executive difficulties at least 6 months after your first stroke.
New York, New YorkAges 50–79 - NCT07857967Recruiting
Stiff-knee walking after stroke compared with healthy walking
This study measures how thigh muscles and knee movements differ when people who had a stroke walk, compared with people without a stroke. It may help design better treatments for stiff-knee walking.
Luxembourg, LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07445841Recruiting
Exercise to protect the brain after a first stroke
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can help prevent thinking and memory problems after a first stroke. It might help you keep your brain healthy if you join within the first six months after your stroke.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 40–80 - NCT07035730Recruiting
Walking recovery after stroke using a robotic hip exoskeleton
This study tests a robotic device (SHAJA-R exoskeleton) that helps move your hips during walking. It is for people who have had a stroke at least 3 months ago and still have some trouble walking, but can walk a little with or without help.
Costa Masnaga, ItalyAges 18–80 - NCT06727097Recruiting
Post-Stroke Sensory Reweighting on Walking and Balance
This study is for people who have had their first stroke and are now recovering. It looks at how your brain uses different senses—like vision and touch—to help you walk and keep your balance. The goal is to find better ways to improve your walking and balance after a stroke.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05492513Recruiting
Constraint therapy for adults with mild arm weakness after stroke
This study tests a therapy that focuses on using your weaker arm more after a stroke by “constraining” the better arm during training. It may help improve how you move and use your hand and wrist in daily life if you still have mild movement and can participate in clinic sessions.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07407790Recruiting
Smartphone heart check after stroke
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to check your heart rhythm after a stroke can find hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). If you had a recent stroke or TIA and are not already on blood thinners, you may be able to help doctors detect and prevent future strokes.
KristiansandAges 18 years+ - NCT07608588Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Language Recovery After Stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people regain language skills after a left-sided stroke, particularly for word-finding and meaning difficulties. Researchers will target specific brain regions to see if stimulation improves recovery.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07233161Recruiting
Modified arm therapy for early stroke recovery
This trial tests a modified version of constraint-induced movement therapy to help improve arm function in people who have had a stroke within the last 15 days. You may benefit if you have weakness in one arm and can follow simple instructions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07384650Recruiting
Nurse-led rehab to improve daily activity after stroke
This trial tests a nurse-led home rehabilitation program for stroke survivors in Bangladesh. It aims to help you move better, do daily tasks, and get more involved in your community.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18 years+ - NCT06191549Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve walking after stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can help improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke. It compares the effects of the treatment in stroke survivors and healthy adults to see if it can enhance recovery.
Galveston, TexasAges 21–90 - NCT07570264Recruiting
LEXURE device training for stroke-related speech problems
This study tests whether a device or workbook-based training called LEXURE can help people who lost the ability to speak or understand words after a stroke. If you had a stroke at least 3 months ago and struggle with language, this trial may help you regain some communication skills.
Ansan, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT07429188Recruiting
Study of upper-limb assistive device users
This study looks at how well upper-limb assistive devices (like robotic arms) work for people who use them and for their caregivers. You and your caregiver can help by sharing your experiences in video interviews.
PerpignanAges 18 years+ - NCT06827301Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for swallowing problems after stroke
This trial tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to help improve swallowing after a recent stroke. It may be an option if you have moderate swallowing difficulties diagnosed within the first week after your stroke.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT06443008Recruiting
Biofeedback training for arm function after stroke
This study tests whether a special feedback device that detects muscle signals can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is designed for people aged 65 and older.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 65–80 - NCT06368323Recruiting
Choir singing for people with aphasia after stroke
This study tests if singing in a community choir can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. It focuses on those who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and who speak English or French at home.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06305949Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve swallowing after stroke
This trial tests a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it helps improve swallowing after a first-time stroke. It is designed for people who are at least 3 weeks post-stroke and still have swallowing problems.
Bucheon-siAges 19 years+ - NCT05204472Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for ongoing nerve pain after stroke or facial nerve issues
This trial studies whether a special brain device (deep brain stimulation, or DBS) can reduce long-lasting nerve pain. It focuses on one-sided pain after certain brain injuries or specific facial nerve pain causes, especially when medicines haven’t helped enough.
BernAges 18–75 - NCT04750551Recruiting
Breathing stimulation to improve arm movement after stroke
This trial studies a breathing-related stimulation method (called BreEStim) to help improve arm and hand movement after stroke. It may help people who still have muscle stiffness in the hand and arm months after a stroke.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06885502Recruiting
Stroke rehab with motor and cognitive assistance
This trial tests a personalized system that helps stroke survivors improve arm movement and thinking skills. It uses a device that guides your arm and mind through exercises, and you may benefit if you had a stroke at least 3 months ago and have some arm function.
Cluj-NapocaAges 18 years+ - NCT07013188Recruiting
Muscle function in stroke survivors
This study looks at how muscles work after a stroke. It aims to better understand long-term weakness or loss of function on one side of the body, which could help improve future treatments.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 40–85
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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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