Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Stroke clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 46 recruiting stroke studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT07143019Recruiting
A new device for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms
This trial tests a special device (p48/64 MW HPC) to treat certain brain aneurysms that are wide-necked or have a shape that makes them hard to treat. It might help people with aneurysms that haven't ruptured or that have been treated before and are now coming back.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05911568Recruiting
Clot-removal treatment for stroke patients with existing disability
This trial studies whether an endovascular (catheter-based) procedure to treat a certain type of blocked artery can improve outcomes for people who already had trouble functioning before their stroke. You may be considered if your stroke is confirmed early and your scans show the right type and location of blockage.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05756257Recruiting
MRI study of blood pressure swings after ischemic stroke
This trial looks at whether changes in blood pressure after an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by blocked blood flow) are linked to recovery and outcomes. You may be asked to have MRI scans soon after arriving to help researchers understand who is at higher risk and why.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05085210Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve parts of lost vision
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (tRNS) plus visual training can improve visual field problems after a stroke. It may help some people regain better visual perception in the area they lost.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06998485Recruiting
Arm recovery after a first stroke
This study tests an intensive 6-week arm training program for people who had a first stroke 3 to 6 months ago and still have arm weakness. The goal is to see how the brain can recover arm function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05338697Recruiting
Early testing after stroke to predict recovery outcomes
This study checks early brain and arm/hand signals soon after a stroke to better predict how well people recover by about 90 days. It may help future, better-targeted stroke recovery studies by improving how recovery chances are measured early.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06451757RecruitingPhase 3
Sonlicromanol for chronic fatigue in primary mitochondrial disease
This trial tests a new medicine, sonlicromanol, to see if it can ease chronic fatigue and improve muscle function in people with a specific genetic condition called primary mitochondrial disease. If effective, it could offer a new treatment option to improve daily energy and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06370182Recruiting
New catheter for clot removal in disabling stroke
This trial tests a new catheter device (ANA Funnel) for removing large blood clots from the brain in people having a disabling stroke. The goal is to see if it safely removes clots better than standard treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22–85 - NCT05626894RecruitingPhase 2
Wrist sensor app to help use the weaker arm at home
This Phase 2 study tests a new wrist sensor system that tracks arm movement and gives feedback using a phone or tablet. It aims to improve daily use of the weaker (hemiparetic) arm in people with a prior stroke.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06289985Recruiting
Expanding clot removal for medium vessel strokes
This trial tests a new approach to see if removing clots from medium-sized brain blood vessels can help more patients recover from stroke. It aims to expand the use of a standard clot-removal procedure to people with less severe symptoms or blockages in smaller vessels.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07519876Recruiting
Blood Clots in the Lungs and Heart Shunts Study
This study looks at whether people with blood clots in their lungs have hidden holes in their hearts that let blood bypass normal circulation. Researchers will use imaging tests to understand this connection and see if it affects how patients do.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03485040Recruiting
Rehab study for arm weakness after stroke
This study tests a rehabilitation approach to help people recover arm movement after an ischemic or bleeding stroke. You may be able to join if you’re currently an inpatient in the stroke neurology unit and have arm weakness but are medically stable and able to follow simple instructions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT05611242RecruitingPhase 3
Thrombectomy for acute stroke caused by blocked neck and brain arteries
This Phase 3 trial studies whether removing a clot using a catheter (endovascular thrombectomy) works better for certain types of acute ischemic stroke. It focuses on people with a blocked neck artery plus a blockage in the brain, and who can’t get or didn’t respond to IV clot-busting medicine.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–79 - NCT06797154Recruiting
Stroke recovery study: wrist sensor to boost arm use
This study tests a wrist-worn sensor that vibrates to remind you to use your weaker arm. It's designed for people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago and have some arm weakness, to help them use their affected arm more during daily activities.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT07218094Enrolling by invitation
Exosuit walking study for chronic stroke survivors
This study tests a robotic leg suit (exosuit) to help improve walking after a stroke. You may be eligible if you had a stroke more than 6 months ago and still have trouble walking safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07357428Recruiting
Brain-computer implant study for severe paralysis or speech loss
This study tests a brain-computer implant that might help people with severe paralysis or speech loss control a computer with their thoughts. It is for people who have trouble moving and speaking due to a progressive disease or injury.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22–75 - NCT02896348Recruiting
Home therapy training for hand function after stroke
This trial tests a physio-and-neuro “platform” to help retrain hand movement at home in people who are at least 6 months out from a stroke. It may help improve hand function and confidence doing daily tasks using an at-home retraining program.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT05723926Recruiting
Carotid implants to help prevent stroke repeat in atrial fibrillation
This trial tests whether placing a carotid implant can reduce the chance of having another stroke in people with atrial fibrillation who are already taking blood thinners. It aims to prevent stroke recurrence while you continue prescribed anticoagulation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07227246RecruitingPhase 3
Testing rFVIIa for bleeding stroke within 2 hours
This trial tests whether a drug called Recombinant Factor VIIa (rFVIIa) can safely help stop bleeding in the brain during a hemorrhagic stroke. The goal is to give the drug as quickly as possible, within 2 hours of stroke onset, to see if it improves outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05948566RecruitingPhase 2
Improving response to stroke treatment with an antibody drug
This Phase 2 trial tests an antibody treatment (TS23) given to people with a suspected acute ischemic stroke to improve how well they respond to stroke care. You may qualify if your stroke scan shows the right pattern of injured brain tissue and if the study drug can be given within a short time window after symptoms start.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04187131Recruiting
AR brain tests and rehab for stroke neglect
This trial tests an augmented reality (AR) system to find and treat “neglect” after an acute stroke. If you qualify, it may help assess attention problems and guide rehabilitation exercises.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03821129Recruiting
Reduce recurrent stroke with a PFO closure device and antiplatelet pills
This study looks at whether closing a heart opening called a patent foramen ovale (PFO) with a special septal occluder, along with antiplatelet medications, can lower the risk of another stroke. It is for people who recently had a stroke thought to be caused by a clot that traveled from the heart but without another clear source.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting stroke studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 9 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 5 studies
- Rhode Island Hospital · 3 studies
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital · 3 studies
- Tufts Medical Center · 3 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 2 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 2 studies
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · 2 studies
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 Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there stroke clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 46 recruiting stroke studies with a site near Boston, 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 Boston?
- 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 Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, 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.
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