Clinical trials
Stroke clinical trials
A loss of blood flow to part of the brain, a medical emergency. We’re tracking 1,747 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04130503Recruiting
Breathing device study after a recent ischemic stroke
This study looks at whether using a PAP breathing machine soon after an ischemic stroke helps sleep and recovery. It focuses on people who have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed around the time of their stroke.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07702968Recruiting
Low-field MRI for stroke patients in the ER
This trial uses a low-field MRI machine to scan the brains of people with suspected stroke who come to the emergency room. It aims to see if this type of MRI can help doctors make faster and better decisions about treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07588932RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Medication and Robot Training for Stroke Arm Recovery
This study tests whether three medications (Telmisartan, Cilostazol, and Metformin) combined with robotic arm training can help people improve arm movement and strength after a chronic stroke. You would participate in supervised training sessions using a robotic rehabilitation system.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT07047326Recruiting
Urokinase for acute ischemic stroke within 6 hours
This trial tests whether the clot-busting drug urokinase can help people who have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blood clot). The goal is to dissolve the clot and improve recovery, as long as treatment starts within 6 hours of the first symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04059276Recruiting
Brain scan study of stroke-related changes
This study uses brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to look at changes in the brain after a stroke. It may help researchers better understand what happens in the brain over time and improve future care.
ZurichAges 18–80 - NCT04119544Recruiting
Mirror therapy rehab for arm after recent stroke
This trial tests whether mirror-based therapy can help improve movement in the affected hand and wrist after a stroke. It may help you regain upper-limb function when standard rehab alone isn’t enough.
Reims, Champagne-ArdenneAges 18–100 - NCT04118790Recruiting
MRI study of brain microstructure after stroke
This study uses detailed brain MRI scans to learn how brain tissue changes after stroke or a TIA (a brief stroke-like event). It may help researchers better understand brain recovery and improve future care.
Copenhagen, København NVAges 18 years+ - NCT04165616Recruiting
Early MRI and movement testing after a specific type of stroke
This study looks at how early brain imaging and careful arm/leg movement tests can help recovery after certain strokes. If you had a stroke affecting the motor pathway, this may help researchers better understand what predicts improvement.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT04171856Recruiting
Robotic training to improve movement after stroke
This study tests a robotic rehabilitation program to help improve arm movement after an acute or chronic stroke (and separately studies people with transient global amnesia). It may help by measuring how well patients can learn and control movement during repeated robot-guided sessions.
Yvoir, NamurAges 18–90 - NCT04197258Recruiting
Peer support after stroke for people going home from rehab
This study tests whether a personal “peer” supporter can help you after discharge home following a stroke. It’s meant to improve how stroke patients cope and to understand what support works best.
Saint-Genis-LavalAges 18 years+ - NCT04201964Recruiting
TNK treatment for stroke when blood flow didn’t reopen enough
This trial looks at giving a clot-busting medicine directly into the brain arteries (intra-arterial TNK) when a stroke procedure (thrombectomy) doesn’t reopen the blocked vessel enough. It aims to improve recovery by improving blood flow while checking for safety, especially bleeding risk.
ShenyangAges 18 years+ - NCT04215679Recruiting
Virtual reality plus mental practice for stroke hand recovery
This trial tests whether “motor imagery” done with virtual reality can improve hand function after a stroke. You may benefit if you have readable Turkish and enough thinking ability to follow the program.
Bolu, MerkezAges 18–80 - NCT04219670Recruiting
Using sensors to study stroke recovery in hospital and community
This study uses sensor recordings to learn how stroke recovery happens over time, including for people in the hospital and those living in the community. Your results may help improve future monitoring and rehabilitation after stroke.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04286516Recruiting
Brain and robot training for arm movement after stroke
This study tests whether brain stimulation and robotic/arm training can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke. It may help strengthen movement and coordination by targeting brain pathways related to arm control.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 45–90 - NCT04312269Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus memory practice to improve stroke arm recovery
This trial tests whether a combined therapy—MyoCI plus memory “reactivation”—can improve arm movement recovery after stroke. It’s meant for people with ongoing arm weakness at least 6 months after their first stroke.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21–100 - NCT04399200Recruiting
Study apnea after stroke to prevent new heart events
This trial looks at sleep apnea (breathing pauses during sleep) in people soon after a first stroke or a TIA, to see if it can be linked to new cardiovascular (heart/blood vessel) events. It also aims to make sure you can safely follow the study and rehabilitation plan.
GrenobleAges 18–85 - NCT04412187Recruiting
Study of inflammation after a new stroke
This study looks at inflammation-related changes soon after an acute ischemic stroke (a type caused by a blocked blood vessel). It may help researchers understand what factors drive recovery and how they could be targeted in the future.
Munich, GermanyAges 50 years+ - NCT04432883Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve speech after stroke aphasia
This trial tests whether targeted mild brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve speech therapy results for people with long-lasting (chronic) aphasia after a stroke. It may help strengthen naming and communication when added to standard speech-language treatment.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 25–85 - NCT04433351Recruiting
Rehab training to improve speech after stroke in French speakers
This trial studies a sensory-and-movement training approach to help people relearn speech after stroke-related language difficulties. It may help if your type of post-stroke aphasia is mainly non-fluent and you can safely complete brain scans.
GrenobleAges 55–75 - NCT04436042Recruiting
Hand brace therapy for adults with stroke-related arm weakness
This trial studies an active hand brace (orthosis) that helps improve hand use in daily life after stroke. You may be able to join if you have stroke-related hand weakness and can safely use the device as directed.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04446273Recruiting
Robotic therapy timing to improve arm movement after stroke
This trial studies whether giving robotic therapy to the shoulder and arm in a “priority” way (instead of focusing on the hand first) helps improve arm movement in people with chronic stroke. It may help by improving how your arm muscles and joints are trained to work together.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 20–75 - NCT04475510Recruiting
Stop blood-thinner therapy after PFO closure in younger stroke patients
This trial tests whether it’s safe to stop antithrombotic (blood-thinner) treatment after a successful hole-in-the-heart procedure (PFO closure) in people age 60 and under who had an unexplained stroke or TIA. It may help some people avoid long-term blood-thinner side effects if their risk stays low.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–60 - NCT04477330Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve walking after a stroke
This study tests whether a brain stimulation method (“cortical priming”) can improve walking after a stroke. It may help people with ongoing walking problems improve gait and leg control over a rehabilitation program.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04550728RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Robot training plus electrical stimulation after stroke
This trial tests a “hybrid” rehab program that combines robot-assisted walking practice with electrical stimulation to help movement after stroke. It may help people improve walking and leg function at home as they work with a caregiver.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,747 recruiting stroke 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 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 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.