Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Stroke clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 97 recruiting stroke studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05907629Recruiting
MRI study comparing blood thinners after a certain stroke
This trial looks at MRI scans to compare two types of blood-thinning medicines (one that affects blood-clotting and one that affects platelets) after a recent stroke caused by severe narrowing in certain brain arteries. It may help doctors understand which treatment works best while checking how the blood vessels and brain tissue look on MRI.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06386874Recruiting
Magnetic field therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a new magnetic device applied to the head to help improve arm function after a stroke. You will use the device while doing exercises, and a caregiver will support you with a mobile app and video calls.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 22–80 - NCT04045665RecruitingPhase 3
Blood thinner vs usual care for new heart rhythm after bypass surgery
This trial tests whether using a blood thinner in people with new, temporary atrial fibrillation after CABG (heart bypass surgery) can reduce harmful outcomes compared with standard treatment. It may help prevent stroke or other complications if your rhythm problem fits the trial’s timing and risk profile.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07011173RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Arm Muscle Coordination After Stroke
This early-phase study looks at how your muscles work together during arm movements after a stroke. It may help find better ways to improve arm and hand function.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 20–80 - NCT00009243Recruiting
Understanding How Strokes Develop: A Research Study
This study follows people who have had or are at risk for stroke to understand what causes strokes and how they develop over time. By participating, you help researchers learn more about stroke prevention and treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–120 - NCT07635329Recruiting
Home Vision Therapy Guided by Brain Scans
This study tests whether vision rehabilitation exercises done at home, guided by brain imaging, can help people regain vision after a stroke, brain injury, or tumor. Participants will use brain scans to personalize their therapy.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06786858Recruiting
Hand exoskeleton training for stroke recovery
This study tests whether a robotic hand device (exoskeleton) can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve hand movement. It may benefit those who still have some hand function but struggle to open their affected hand.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT07598695RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Hand Sensory Feedback and Movement Recovery After Stroke
This early-stage study tests whether special sensory feedback (like touch or vibration on your hand) can help improve hand movement and coordination in people recovering from stroke. Researchers want to understand how the brain relearns hand control.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 20–70 - NCT07105358Recruiting
Vision recovery study after brain damage
This study tests whether the brain can improve vision after damage caused by stroke, tumor, or injury. It may help people with vision loss from a brain lesion find new ways to see better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06368648Recruiting
Study of a new forehead sensor for brain pressure monitoring
This study tests a new sensor that measures brain pressure from outside the head. It is for people who are already in the hospital getting their brain pressure and blood pressure monitored continuously.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–90 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06682429Recruiting
Home rehab program after stroke
This study tests a home-based therapy program delivered by video calls to help people recovering from a stroke improve arm function. It is designed for those with moderate arm weakness about 4 months after their stroke.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT06700005Recruiting
Reading study for stroke survivors and healthy adults
This study looks at how reading is affected by stroke and by normal aging. Researchers hope to learn how the brain changes after a stroke and during aging, which could help improve reading therapy for stroke survivors.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT01900132Recruiting
Measures nerve and muscle signals in healthy people and patients
This study uses a painless electrical method to record how muscles and nerves work over time. It aims to better understand normal patterns (healthy volunteers) and to learn how these signals change in people with neuromuscular or movement-related conditions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–110 - NCT05413291Recruiting
Study of movement disorders over time
This study follows people (or family members of people) who have or might have a movement disorder to better understand how symptoms change over time. You may be asked to attend study visits and complete study procedures for the duration of the study.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT02784210RecruitingPhase 2
Steroid treatment to reduce inflammation in active MS lesions
This Phase 2 study tests whether corticosteroid medicine can reduce inflammation at the edge of active multiple sclerosis (MS) plaques seen on MRI. It may help calm “hot” areas in the brain where MS activity is happening.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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 - NCT00018889Recruiting
Understanding Movement Disorders Through Genetics and Traits
This research study helps scientists understand how genes and family traits connect to movement disorders like Parkinson's disease or tremor. You may be asked to answer questions about your symptoms, provide family history, and possibly have an MRI scan to help researchers learn more about these conditions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100
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Stroke trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting stroke studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 10 studies
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 5 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 3 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · 3 studies
- MedStar Health · 3 studies
- Catholic University of America · 2 studies
- Suburban Hospital · 2 studies
- Corxel Investigational Site
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.
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Common questions
- Are there stroke clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 97 recruiting stroke studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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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