Clinical trials · Maryland
Stroke clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 87 recruiting stroke studies with a site in Maryland — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Maryland
- 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 - NCT07626411RecruitingPhase 3
Blood Thinner Study for Irregular Heartbeat
This study tests a new blood thinner to prevent strokes and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm problem). You may qualify if you have atrial fibrillation and at least one risk factor for stroke, or if you've never taken a blood thinner before.
Ft. Washington, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07521930Recruiting
Brain implant to restore communication and movement control
This trial tests a surgically implanted brain device designed to help people with severe paralysis or movement disorders regain the ability to communicate and control their limbs. The device reads signals from your brain and translates them into commands that could help you interact with computers or assistive technology.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07511049RecruitingPhase 2
Brincidofovir for PML brain infection
This pilot study tests an IV medicine called brincidofovir for people with PML, a serious brain infection. The goal is to see if it can stop the virus from causing more damage.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07416188RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LMP744 drug for returning glioblastoma
This trial tests an experimental drug called LMP744 for people whose glioblastoma has come back. It aims to see if the drug can slow or stop tumor growth by targeting specific proteins in cancer cells.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07204977RecruitingPhase 1
Acamprosate for ALS with C9orf72 gene change
This trial tests a medication called acamprosate to see if it can slow down ALS in people who have a specific genetic change (C9orf72). If you have this gene change and ALS, this study might offer a new treatment option.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06990867RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Improving blood flow recovery after stroke
This trial tests a new approach to restore blood flow in the brain after a stroke. It aims to improve recovery and brain function in people with a blocked large artery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT06899711Recruiting
A helmet after skull surgery to prevent sunken flap
This study tests whether wearing a custom-made external helmet after a large skull removal surgery can prevent the skin from sinking in. If you've had this surgery in the last two weeks and are being treated at a Johns Hopkins hospital, you may be eligible.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06707207Recruiting
Predicting errors during skilled tasks
This study uses brain scans (MRI and MEG) to see if we can predict when someone will make a mistake while performing a skill. It aims to understand brain activity related to errors in healthy young adults.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–35 - 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 - 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 - NCT06472622RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study of pain and effort
This study uses brain scans to understand how people experience pain and effort. It compares healthy volunteers to people with ME/CFS to see if there are differences in brain activity.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT06203626Recruiting
Portable MRI for brain imaging at the bedside
This study is testing a new, portable MRI machine that can be used right at your bedside. It aims to see if it can take clear pictures of the brain for people with strokes, brain conditions, or symptoms of a brain problem.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT05970406Enrolling by invitation
High-intensity swallow therapy after ischemic stroke
This trial tests a more intensive swallow-therapy program for people with difficulty swallowing soon after an ischemic stroke. It may help improve safety and function when eating and drinking.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05963698Recruiting
Closing off a heart pouch to prevent stroke
This study tests a procedure that seals off the left atrial appendage (a small heart pouch) to help prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. You may be considered if your stroke risk is high and you are already on blood-thinner medicine.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05929027Recruiting
At-home gaming and exercise after stroke
This study tests whether an at-home program using gaming and hand exercises can improve arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. It may help you practice more comfortably at home with regular remote check-ins.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT05849467RecruitingPhase 1
Testing how the brain absorbs anti–CD8 therapy in nervous system disease
This Phase 1 study tests a small drug (called an anti–CD8+ T cell minibody) to see how much reaches the brain. It may help researchers understand how to deliver similar treatments for multiple sclerosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), or other brain inflammation when the brain’s protective barrier is “open.”
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05845047Recruiting
Telemedicine speech therapy for stroke-related language problems
This trial tests a home-based (telemedicine) therapy that uses focused brain “engagement” exercises to help improve language after a stroke. It is meant for adults with stroke-related aphasia (language difficulty) and checks whether you can participate reliably with the tasks.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05375812Recruiting
Deep health study of Gulf War veteran symptoms and brain-body changes
This study closely measures health, thinking, and body function in Gulf War veterans using detailed testing (including exercise testing and possibly brain scans). It aims to better understand what may be driving Gulf War illness and related symptoms, which could improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 48–70
Stroke trials by city in Maryland
Where these studies are running in Maryland
Institutions with a site for the recruiting stroke studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 11 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 4 studies
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center · 2 studies
- Anderson Medical Research
- Corxel Investigational Site
- Johns Hopkin
- Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
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.
Stroke trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there stroke clinical trials in Maryland?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 87 recruiting stroke studies with a site in Maryland, 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 in Maryland?
- 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 Maryland to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Maryland, 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 in Maryland regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.