Stroke (CVA) or TIA clinical trials

Telehealth weight-loss program for stroke survivors

This trial tests a 12-week telehealth group program to help people who have had a stroke lose weight and live healthier. You'll join video group meetings with a coach and other stroke survivors to learn about eating well and being active.

Self-guided arm therapy for stroke recovery

This trial tests a self-supervised arm therapy program for people who had a stroke at least two weeks ago. It aims to improve use of the weaker arm through intensive practice at home.

Using IMPROVE to Choose Carotid Artery Treatment After Stroke

This study tests whether a new tool called IMPROVE helps doctors decide if you need surgery or a stent to clear a narrowed carotid artery (a major neck blood vessel) after a recent stroke or mini-stroke. The goal is to better predict which patients will benefit most from this treatment.

Emergency stroke unit for ischemic stroke within 6 hours

This trial tests a dedicated emergency stroke unit for people with ischemic stroke who can get treatment within 6 hours of symptoms starting. It aims to see if this special care area improves outcomes.

French trunk impairment scale adaptation and validation study

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Trunk Impairment Scale, a tool that measures how well stroke survivors can control their trunk (core body) movements. Participating will help researchers improve stroke recovery assessments.

Home monitoring after minor stroke or TIA

This study tests whether using a wearable and smartphone app at home can help monitor recovery after a minor stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) – possibly reducing hospital stays while keeping you safe. If you have mild symptoms that stabilized in the ER, and you have help at home, you may qualify.

Stroke Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Testing thinking and memory after stroke using cognitive exams

This study looks at how thinking and memory change after a stroke using short cognitive tests. It may help researchers better understand which brain changes affect thinking, and how to measure them accurately.

Early movement therapy after stroke

This trial tests a type of therapy that uses gentle movements and pressure to help your brain and body recover after a stroke. It's for people who recently had a stroke and have weakness on one side, and you will be asked to do special exercises guided by a therapist.

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.

Blood sample study for better health screening

This study collects blood samples and health information over time to improve early detection of diseases. It may help researchers find ways to prevent serious conditions.

Pemafibrate to prevent stroke from brain artery narrowing

This trial tests whether a medication called pemafibrate can help prevent future strokes in people who have had a recent stroke or TIA (mini-stroke) caused by a narrowed artery inside the brain. The medication works by lowering triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

PET/MRI scan to detect inflammation in carotid artery disease

This study tests whether a special type of PET/MRI scan can help doctors see inflammation in the carotid artery after a stroke or mini-stroke. By using a radioactive tracer, the scan may identify which patients have dangerous plaque buildup that could lead to another stroke.

Stroke and TIA study on heart and blood vessel health

This study looks at the causes of stroke and TIA by doing extra tests on patients admitted to the hospital. It aims to better understand and prevent future heart and blood vessel problems.

Finding meaningful change after stroke or TIA in older adults

This study looks at how well two health questionnaires work for people 70 and older who have had a stroke or TIA. The goal is to find the smallest change that matters to patients, so doctors can better track recovery.

Predicting stroke risk after a mini-stroke or clot stroke

This study looks at how well certain scores predict the risk of another mini-stroke, stroke, or death after a mini-stroke or certain type of stroke. If you qualify, you will help doctors better understand these risks.

Smart tool for cholesterol after stroke or mini-stroke

This trial tests a smart computer tool that helps doctors manage your cholesterol treatment with Evolocumab (Repatha). If you have had a recent stroke or mini-stroke and are already taking this medicine, the tool may help you reach your LDL (bad cholesterol) goal faster.

Brain stimulation and robot balance training after stroke

This study tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation (TMS) to robot-assisted balance training helps improve balance after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have trouble with balance.

Low-dose colchicine plus ticagrelor to prevent repeat stroke

This Phase 3 study tests whether low-dose colchicine added to ticagrelor (a blood-thinning medicine) helps prevent another ischemic stroke in people whose first stroke was caused by clogged arteries. It aims to lower the risk of repeat stroke after recovery from a recent event.

Nurse-led stroke care support after leaving the hospital in Tanzania

This trial is testing whether a nurse-led program can help stroke survivors and their caregivers after they leave the hospital. It aims to improve recovery and support for those with mild to moderate stroke symptoms.

Brest stroke and clot registry for local adults

This study is a population registry that records information from people in a specific area of Brest who had certain types of brain blood vessel events. It helps researchers understand how these conditions happen in the real world and may improve future care planning.

Outpatient stroke care for older patients

This study tests whether older people with minor strokes or warning signs can be safely treated at home or in an outpatient clinic instead of staying in the hospital. It may be a good fit if you recently had a mild stroke and do not need complex medical care.

Study of stroke types and thrombolysis treatment

This study includes people who have had certain kinds of sudden brain blood-flow problems (like an ischemic stroke, bleeding in the brain, or a brief warning episode) or conditions that look similar. It looks at how treatment such as clot-busting medicine (thrombolysis) fits for these situations.

Predicting recurrent stroke risk in people with artery narrowing

This study looks at blood markers and brain/artery scan results to predict who with intracranial artery narrowing is more likely to have another stroke. It may help doctors spot higher-risk people earlier and better target prevention.