Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Stroke clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 99 recruiting stroke studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT07642856Recruiting
Brain Stimulation With Therapy for Cerebellar Disorders
This study tests a combination of gentle brain stimulation paired with specialized exercises designed to help people with cerebellar conditions—disorders affecting balance, coordination, and movement. The goal is to see if pairing these two approaches together works better than either alone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT05703386Recruiting
Study MRI changes in small-vessel stroke disease
This study looks at how “small-vessel” changes in the brain develop after an ischemic stroke, using repeated MRI scans. It may help researchers better understand what causes these changes and how to track them over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03843463RecruitingPhase 2
Escitalopram plus language therapy after left stroke
This trial tests whether the antidepressant medicine escitalopram, along with language therapy, can improve language skills after a recent stroke that affected the left side of the brain. It may help some people with stroke-related aphasia (language difficulty) regain words and communication.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06870812Recruiting
Quick removal of brain bleed clot study
This trial tests a rapid procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain after a specific type of stroke. It might help people with a moderate-sized bleed in the front part of the brain if treatment can start within 24 hours.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT02359253Recruiting
Robot-assisted arm therapy after a recent stroke
This study tests whether robot-guided therapy can improve arm and hand recovery after a stroke. You may be a candidate if your stroke was recent and you still have certain levels of arm weakness and movement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT04188522Recruiting
MEG study of memory after a small stroke
This study uses a special brain scan called MEG to understand how thinking and memory change after a small ischemic stroke. If you qualify, you may get scanned about 4–6 weeks after your stroke and help researchers learn what brain signals relate to recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07209488Recruiting
Reading help after stroke
This study is for people who have trouble reading after a left-brain stroke. It tests a new way to help improve reading skills through practice and therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT00682695Recruiting
Study genetic and environmental risks for brain bleeding stroke
This study looks at how genes and life factors may contribute to a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. You may be eligible if you’ve had a spontaneous (not caused by injury or infection) brain bleed and can complete consent, interviews, blood pressure checks, and a DNA sample.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04916210Recruiting
Study how stroke type affects thinking and recovery
This study looks at what predicts memory and thinking problems after different types of stroke or brain bleeding, and how blood-vessel changes relate to recovery. You may be invited if you recently had a stroke/bleed and can complete a baseline check within 6 weeks.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT02359812Recruiting
Robot-assisted arm and hand rehab after recent stroke
This study tests whether a robot-guided therapy program can help people regain arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. You may be able to join if you are within a month of a first stroke on one side and have specific levels of arm and hand recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT06405594Recruiting
Studying sentence production in aphasia
This study looks at how people with aphasia (language trouble after a stroke) produce sentences, compared to healthy adults. By understanding these brain processes, researchers hope to improve language recovery strategies.
College Park, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00004568Recruiting
Study of inherited neurological conditions
This study is looking at people with inherited (genetic) neurological conditions, as well as their family members, to better understand these diseases. Participants will receive a thorough evaluation, which may help with diagnosis and research.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT00001208Recruiting
Botulinum toxin for involuntary movement and muscle disorders
This study tests botulinum toxin (a medication that relaxes muscles) to treat various involuntary movements like tremors, muscle spasms, or uncontrolled facial movements. The goal is to see if this treatment can reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT05604534Recruiting
MRI tests to improve brain scan measurements
This study uses MRI scans to check and improve how medical teams measure brain changes. If you’re eligible, you’ll complete MRI safety screening and imaging while the team studies which scan measurements work best.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT04573062Recruiting
Long COVID recovery study at the NIH
This study looks at how people recover from COVID-19 over time, including those with ongoing symptoms (Long COVID). It involves phone interviews and possibly in-person evaluations to understand long-term effects.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT03678389Recruiting
Check feasibility of a coil for pituitary surgery imaging
This trial tests whether a special coil can be placed during pituitary tumor surgery to improve imaging while the surgeon is operating. It may help surgeons see the pituitary area in real time during a transsphenoidal (through the nose) operation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT03288220Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve arm movement
This trial studies whether a specific kind of non-painful brain stimulation (TMS) can improve arm and hand movement. It tests this in healthy volunteers and in people recovering from stroke.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT03225144Recruiting
Study of gene and disease changes in ALS and frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at complex brain and body changes in people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or related disorders. If you have one of these diagnoses—or a known gene mutation that can cause ALS/FTD—you may be able to help researchers learn how the conditions progress.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT06577467Recruiting
Studying leftover virus after covid recovery
This study looks for signs of leftover SARS-CoV-2 virus in people who have fully recovered from COVID-19, including those with ongoing neurological symptoms (like brain fog, fatigue, or nerve pain). It aims to understand why some people have long-lasting symptoms after infection.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT06630650Recruiting
Study of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) Over Time
This study follows people with congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) over time to learn more about how the condition changes and to find better ways to measure symptoms. You will not receive any treatment, but your participation helps researchers understand CMS better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–99 years - NCT04944940Recruiting
Study tests blood, scans, and genes in SBMA and healthy men
This study looks for early “biomarkers” (measurable signs) in the body using blood tests, imaging scans, and sometimes other procedures in men with genetically confirmed spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA). The results may help future drug studies by showing better ways to track disease changes over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT00060541Recruiting
Evaluation and treatment of brain and nerve surgery conditions
This is a research program at the National Institutes of Health that evaluates and treats people with surgical brain and nerve conditions—like brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and chronic pain. You'll receive expert evaluation and care while helping doctors learn more about these disorders.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–99 - NCT04394871Recruiting
Study of ALS and related genetic nerve disorders using scans and fluid tests
This study looks at signs and biology (biomarkers) in people with certain inherited nerve conditions caused by RNA-processing gene changes. It may help researchers understand disease patterns and measure health changes using MRI scans and sometimes a spinal fluid test.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–120 - NCT02629107Recruiting
Sleep and brain scan study with sound cues
This study checks how your brain responds while you sleep using an MRI scanner and gentle sound signals. It may help researchers better understand sleep and brain function.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–34
Hear when a new Stroke trial opens near Baltimore, MD
We’ll email you when one opens near Baltimore, MD — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Stroke trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting stroke studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 13 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- University of Maryland · 2 studies
- University of Maryland, Baltimore · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Motion Analysis Lab in the Kennedy Krieger Institute
- University of Maryland Medical Center
What taking part in a stroke study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting stroke studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there stroke clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 99 recruiting stroke studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a stroke study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a stroke trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New stroke studies open near Baltimore regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.