Clinical trials
Stroke, Acute clinical trials
Below are recruiting stroke, acute clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 414 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06665386Recruiting
Cooling infusion with clot removal for severe stroke
This study tests whether cooling the brain during clot removal (thrombectomy) can improve recovery after a severe stroke caused by a large blood vessel blockage. Researchers will use blood tests to find markers that may predict who benefits most.
Dalian, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT07139314Recruiting
Timing of blood thinners after stroke clot removal
This trial is testing the best time to start blood thinners (anticoagulation) after emergency stroke treatment in people who have atrial fibrillation. It is for patients who had a certain type of bleeding in the brain after the procedure.
Ma’anshan, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05626296Recruiting
Blood-sample study of stroke patterns using multiple tests
This study looks at blood and lab “molecular” patterns in people who have had an ischemic stroke (a blocked blood vessel). It aims to understand differences between people labeled as having “phlegm-heat syndrome” versus not, which may help future stroke care. You may be eligible if your stroke was recent and confirmed by MRI.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–80 - NCT06469801Recruiting
Portable MRI for brain injury in children on ECMO
This study uses a portable MRI to look for brain injuries in children on ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It may help doctors detect problems early and improve care.
Kansas City, MissouriAges birth–17 years - NCT06352619Recruiting
Lowering blood pressure after clot removal for stroke
This trial tests whether lowering blood pressure soon after a clot-removal procedure for stroke can improve recovery. It is for people whose blood pressure remains high after the procedure.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07083986Enrolling by invitation
Surgery vs stenting for recent stroke patients
This trial compares two procedures to open a blocked carotid artery in people who recently had a stroke. One option is surgery (carotid endarterectomy) to remove the blockage, the other is stenting (placing a small mesh tube to hold the artery open). The goal is to see which works better for patients still having some stroke symptoms.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT06931535Recruiting
Arm cuff treatment for recent moderate back-of-brain stroke
This trial tests whether a simple, non-drug treatment (using a blood pressure cuff to briefly restrict blood flow to your arm) can help people with a recent moderate stroke in the back part of the brain. It aims to improve recovery by preparing the body to better handle the stroke damage.
ShenyangAges 18 years+ - NCT07357987RecruitingPhase 3
Stroke treatment with tenecteplase via artery
This trial tests a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase given directly into the brain artery for people having a moderate stroke caused by a blockage in a medium-sized blood vessel. The goal is to see if it helps improve recovery when given within 24 hours of stroke symptoms starting.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06585228Recruiting
Heart CT vs ultrasound to find clots after stroke
This study compares two ways to look for blood clots in the heart after a stroke: a heart CT scan and an ultrasound done through the food pipe. It aims to see if the CT scan can spot clots just as well as the more invasive ultrasound.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07299981Recruiting
Brain water changes after clot-busting drug for stroke
This study looks at how much water builds up in brain tissue after a stroke is treated with a clot-busting drug. It may help doctors understand who will recover better.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT03399929Recruiting
Tracking long-term recovery after brain injury or stroke
This study looks at how people do over the long term after a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (brain injury from an accident). It may help researchers understand recovery and improve future support and care.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04663399Recruiting
Study immune changes after stroke treatment
This study looks at how the body’s immune system responds after an acute ischemic stroke that may be treated with a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. It may help doctors understand what immune changes happen after treatment and improve future care.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06660719RecruitingPhase 3
New stroke medicine SP-8203 with clot-busting therapy
This trial tests a new medicine called SP-8203 added to standard clot-busting treatment for people having a moderate to severe stroke. The goal is to see if it helps improve recovery and is safe.
BusanAges 19–85 - NCT07552610Recruiting
Sivelestat sodium added to clot removal surgery for stroke
This trial tests whether adding a medication called sivelestat sodium to emergency clot removal surgery (mechanical thrombectomy) can improve outcomes in patients with a specific type of stroke caused by a large blood clot in the front part of the brain. The goal is to see if this combination treatment leads to better recovery.
Weifang, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT03268668Recruiting
Study brain clot makeup and blood markers after stroke
This study looks at the composition of a stroke blood clot and compares it with blood test results to understand treatment response, stroke cause, and prognosis. It may help doctors better predict outcomes and improve care after ischemic stroke.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05199662RecruitingPhase 3
IV clot-busting medicine for stroke when standard options don’t fit
This trial tests whether giving IV TNK (tenecteplase) plus standard stroke care can improve outcomes in some people who have a new stroke but cannot get alteplase (another clot-busting drug) and do not have a large blocked artery that can be treated with a procedure. It’s meant for strokes with “mismatch” findings on scans that suggest salvageable brain tissue.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT06123650Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation plus therapy for swallowing after stroke
This study tests whether adding a gentle magnetic brain stimulation (called rTMS) to standard swallowing therapy can help prevent pneumonia in people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It might reduce the risk of getting a lung infection.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 49–65 - NCT05183672Recruiting
Phone-based check-ins after stroke using a nurse clinic
This trial tests whether nurse-led telecare (phone/video check-ins) can improve follow-up care after a recent stroke. It may help you get timely support from home rather than frequent in-person visits.
KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT06654375Recruiting
Late stroke treatment with clot removal or medication
This trial compares a procedure to remove a large blood clot from the brain (thrombectomy) with standard medical care for people who had a stroke 24 to 72 hours ago but still have some blood flow around the clot. It aims to see if the procedure can help improve recovery even when started later than usual.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06817642Recruiting
Language recovery in stroke patients in intensive care
This study tests a new language assessment tool to predict how well stroke patients may recover their ability to speak and understand language. It may help identify who could benefit from early speech therapy.
CréteilAges 18–85 - NCT06959199Recruiting
Treating stroke beyond 24 hours with artery-opening procedure
This study tests whether opening a blocked large artery in the brain up to 5 days (or even 7 days if symptoms are worsening) after a stroke can improve outcomes. It uses a catheter-based treatment (endovascular therapy) for people who have not responded to standard care and have limited brain damage so far.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07727395RecruitingPhase 3
Clot-busting drug after successful clot removal for stroke
This trial tests whether giving a clot-busting drug (alteplase) directly into the brain artery after a successful clot removal improves recovery in people with severe stroke. It is for patients who have had a thrombectomy and still have a large blocked artery in the front of the brain.
An GiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07728539Recruiting
Comparing a faster ablation method for atrial fibrillation
This study compares a newer, faster type of ablation (high-power short-duration) with the standard approach for treating atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see which method is safer and more effective at restoring a normal heart rhythm.
MoscowAges 18–70 - NCT03481205Recruiting
Air-transport treatment to protect brain tissue after stroke
This trial studies a protective “conditioning” treatment given during air ambulance transport for people with a suspected large-vessel ischemic stroke. The goal is to reduce further brain injury and preserve more brain tissue while you’re being transported for stroke care.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke, acute?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 414 recruiting stroke, acute 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 stroke, acute 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 stroke, acute 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.