Clinical trials
Stroke Prevention clinical trials
Below are recruiting stroke prevention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 52 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07684053Recruiting
Digital screening for irregular heartbeat to prevent stroke
This study tests if using a digital device (like a smartwatch or phone) can help find an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. Finding it early may help prevent stroke, especially in people over 65.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 65 years+ - NCT07575867Recruiting
Reduced Blood Thinner Strategy After Heart Device Closure
This trial tests whether patients who receive a special device to close a hole in the heart (to prevent stroke from irregular heartbeat) can safely take fewer blood-thinning medications afterward. The study compares taking a standard blood thinner for 3 months versus taking aspirin only, to see which approach works best with fewer bleeding risks.
MoscowAges 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+ - NCT06486792RecruitingPhase 4
Stroke prevention in patients with hidden atrial fibrillation
This trial tests if starting blood thinners can prevent another stroke in people who had a stroke but were found to have a hidden heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. It is for older adults who have had a recent stroke without a known cause.
Paris, ParisAges 65 years+ - NCT05293080RecruitingPhase 3
Early heart rhythm treatment to help prevent stroke
This trial tests an early treatment approach for people who had a recent ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel) and have an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AF). It aims to lower the chance of having another stroke by treating AF as early as possible after the stroke.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07349030Recruiting
Fall risk intervention for stroke patients in rehab
This trial tests a program to help stroke patients in inpatient rehab reduce their risk of falling. It uses a stepping and obstacle test to identify who is at risk and then provides an intervention to improve balance and mobility.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45–85 - NCT06837311Recruiting
Smoking cessation after stroke via smartphone monitoring
This study tests a smartphone-based program that helps people who recently had a stroke quit smoking. It uses digital monitoring and support as part of your regular post-stroke follow-up to lower the risk of another stroke.
BordeauxAges 18–80 - NCT05155137RecruitingPhase 3
Daily pill and home risk check to prevent stroke and memory loss
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a daily “polypill” plus a simple home risk-check plan can lower the chance of stroke and future thinking/memory problems. It is aimed at adults at moderate risk but who have not had stroke or heart disease before.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 50–75 - NCT03642509Recruiting
Compare a heart procedure to blood-thinner pills for stroke prevention
This trial studies whether closing off part of the heart (the left atrial appendage) can prevent stroke as well as long-term newer blood-thinner pills. It may help people with atrial fibrillation who recently had a stroke or a warning stroke (TIA).
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06398366Enrolling by invitation
Heart tests to prevent another stroke
This study looks at how heart problems might cause strokes. If you had a stroke that doctors can't explain after many tests, this trial will do extra heart monitoring to find possible causes and help prevent another stroke.
Camden, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06005233Recruiting
Smartwatch heart monitoring after unexplained stroke
This trial uses a smartwatch to look for hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) in people who have had a stroke or TIA with no known cause. It could help find the reason for the stroke and guide treatment to prevent another one.
MunichAges 40 years+ - NCT06526117RecruitingPhase 4
Stroke Prevention in Nigeria 2 Trial
This trial tests whether giving hydroxyurea (a medicine that helps prevent strokes) to children with sickle cell disease who have high-risk blood flow in their brains can stop strokes from happening. It's for kids in Nigeria who are at the peak age for stroke risk (5–12 years old).
KanoAges 5–12 - NCT06767657Recruiting
Immediate vs delayed surgery for recent mini-stroke or mild stroke
This trial compares two approaches for treating a blocked carotid artery after a mini-stroke or mild stroke: surgery done right away (within hours) versus waiting a short while. The goal is to see which timing helps prevent another stroke better.
FlorenceAges 45–90 - NCT05476991RecruitingPhase 3
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.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07479147Recruiting
Stroke prevention in elderly by PFO closure vs blood thinners
This trial compares two treatments for preventing another stroke in older adults who have a PFO (a small hole in the heart). It tests whether closing the hole with a device works better than using blood-thinning medication.
TaichungAges 18–90 - NCT07092176Recruiting
Steady Stride fall prevention study for older adults
This study compares a new fall-prevention program, Steady Stride, to the usual care for older adults who have fallen recently. It aims to help you stay steady and avoid future falls so you can keep living independently.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT07309718Recruiting
Stroke Risk Assessment for Brain Artery Narrowing
This study looks at a new way to measure stroke risk in people with a specific type of brain artery narrowing (atherosclerosis) in the front part of the brain. You might participate if you have this condition and are willing to have imaging tests and take standard medicines.
Beijing, Xicheng DistrictAges 18–80 - NCT03968393RecruitingPhase 4
Blood thinner to prevent stroke after stress-related irregular heartbeats
This trial tests whether taking a blood thinner can lower the risk of stroke in people who had atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) that happened temporarily around a stressful illness or surgery. It looks especially at people at higher risk for stroke after that episode.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT06783049Recruiting
Smartphone help to prevent another stroke after recent stroke or TIA
This trial tests a smartphone-based system that helps people who recently had a stroke or TIA manage their risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes after leaving the hospital. It's designed to see if this tool can prevent another stroke.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07349121Recruiting
Testing the Farapulse and Watchman devices together
This trial is for people who need both a special heart treatment called pulsed field ablation (FARAPULSE) and a device to close off a small pouch in the heart (WATCHMAN FLX Pro or WATCHMAN FLX) to prevent strokes. The study will see how well both procedures work when done together.
AalstAges 18 years+ - NCT03907046RecruitingPhase 3
Blood thinner study to prevent stroke after brain bleed
This Phase 3 study tests whether a blood thinner (apixaban) can help prevent another stroke and support recovery after you’ve had a brain bleed. You would be assigned to a treatment group, and the study checks safety and whether strokes can be reduced without causing dangerous bleeding.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04271033Recruiting
MicroNet-covered stent to prevent stroke in carotid procedures
This study tests a special stent (a small mesh tube) that may help prevent stroke during a carotid revascularization procedure. It’s for people with narrowing in the carotid artery, either recently symptomatic or very high-grade even without symptoms.
Krakow, MaloplskaAges 18 years+ - NCT04700826RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing stroke, death, and memory decline in atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at ways to help people with atrial fibrillation lower their risk of stroke, premature death, and worsening memory. It may help by identifying which prevention approach works best for a broader community of patients.
Birmingham, West MidlandsAges 55–73 - NCT05900414Recruiting
Help choosing blood thinners to prevent stroke in AF
This trial tests a web-based decision aid that helps people with atrial fibrillation (AF) decide about stroke-prevention treatment, such as blood thinners. It may help you feel more confident and make safer choices by showing options at the right time after diagnosis.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke prevention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 52 recruiting stroke prevention 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 prevention 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 prevention 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.