Clinical trials
Stroke clinical trials
A loss of blood flow to part of the brain, a medical emergency. We’re tracking 1,681 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07540741Recruiting
PCSK9 Inhibitors for Large-Artery Stroke Recovery
This trial tests whether a cholesterol-lowering medication called evolocumab (a PCSK9 inhibitor) can help people recover better after a specific type of stroke caused by clogged arteries. The study checks if lowering cholesterol further than usual statins do improves stroke outcomes and is safe.
HeilongjiangAges 18–80 - NCT07526987RecruitingPhase 3
Minocycline to Help Recovery After Acute Stroke Treatment
This study tests whether an antibiotic called minocycline, given alongside standard stroke treatment (clot-busting medication), can help reduce brain damage and improve recovery. You would receive minocycline around the time of your clot-busting treatment.
Liaocheng, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07519044RecruitingPhase 4
GM1 drug added to clot removal for acute stroke
This study tests whether adding a medicine called GM1 to emergency clot-removal surgery helps people recover better from sudden strokes caused by blood clots in major brain arteries. GM1 may protect brain cells from damage during and after the stroke.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07520032Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm function after stroke
This trial tests whether a non-invasive shockwave treatment can help improve arm movement and strength in people who had their first stroke within the past 6 months. The goal is to see if this therapy reduces stiffness and helps patients regain better use of their arm.
Ajman, Ajman EmirateAges 18–65 - NCT07524036Recruiting
Nursing education to help stroke patients follow care plans
This study tests whether a special nursing education session helps stroke patients stick to their recovery plan after going home. The goal is to see if personalized teaching improves how well patients take medications and follow doctor's advice.
BayonneAges 18 years+ - NCT07523503Recruiting
One-sided vs. both-sides arm training after stroke
This study compares two ways of doing hand and arm exercises after stroke: practicing with just your weak arm, or practicing with both arms together. The goal is to see which approach helps you regain better movement, strength, and hand coordination.
Kot AdduAges 40–75 - NCT06301412RecruitingPhase 3
Cooling plus clot removal for acute stroke
This trial tests whether cooling the body down (hypothermia) combined with a clot removal procedure (thrombectomy) helps people recover better from a large-artery stroke. You may be eligible if you have a moderate-to-severe stroke and can be treated within 24 hours of when you were last seen well.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18 years+ - NCT07510633Recruiting
Mobile brain/body imaging for robotic gait rehab after stroke
This trial uses a mobile brain and body imaging system to help improve walking with a robotic exoskeleton in people who have had a stroke. It could help you walk better during overground gait training.
Costa Masnaga, LeccoAges 18 years+ - NCT07509645RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug with clot removal for severe back-of-the-brain stroke
This trial checks if adding an interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor (a drug that reduces inflammation) to standard emergency clot removal can improve recovery for people with a severe stroke affecting the back part of the brain (posterior circulation). It is for patients who need urgent treatment within 24 hours of symptom onset.
Huaibei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07509944Recruiting
Brain activity in stroke patients during mirror movement
This study uses a brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to look at how the brain works when stroke patients perform mirror movements. It aims to help understand brain recovery after a first-time stroke.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06764290Recruiting
Brain changes when walking after stroke
This study looks at how the brain changes after a stroke when people walk on different surfaces. It may help understand why walking can be harder and how therapy could improve it.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT07506174Recruiting
Pelvic PNF and trunk training for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether combining pelvic PNF (a therapy that uses specific patterns to improve movement) with trunk training can help people with chronic stroke walk better and improve balance.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–75 - NCT07503522Recruiting
Personalized music and exercise for stroke recovery
This study tests whether adding personalized music to gentle aerobic exercise helps people recovering from a recent stroke improve faster. It's for patients in the early weeks or months after stroke who can sit, understand instructions, and don't have major heart or thinking problems.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 18 years+ - NCT07501533RecruitingPhase 2
Insulin timing for severe stroke patients with high blood sugar
This study compares giving insulin early versus waiting a bit to lower blood sugar after a severe stroke. It may help understand the best timing to treat high blood sugar in this situation.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 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.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 22–80 - NCT06655636Recruiting
Testing a new robotic brace to help stroke survivors open their hand
This trial tests a wearable robotic device (ExoNET) that helps stroke survivors with hand weakness. It aims to see if the device is safe and helpful for people who had a stroke at least 8 months ago and still have trouble using their arm and hand.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–70 - NCT07497464Recruiting
Handedness test for stroke recovery
This trial tests if a simple, free task can recognize handedness in people who have had a stroke. It aims to help tailor rehabilitation after a stroke.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07496853Recruiting
Arm support's effect on walking after stroke
This study looks at whether using a cane or other support for your affected arm can improve how you walk. If you had a stroke and have trouble using one side of your body, this trial may help find better ways to help you move safely.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07493902Recruiting
Acupuncture for swallowing problems after a stroke
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It looks for volunteers who had a stroke within the past year and now have swallowing difficulty that is not too mild or too severe.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07484854Recruiting
FES-assisted arm bike training for recent stroke recovery
This study tests whether adding Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to arm bike exercises can help improve arm movement in people who had a stroke within the last six months. It is designed for those with weakness on one side of the body.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–85 - NCT03347786RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Verapamil to protect the brain after acute stroke
This trial tests whether verapamil, a common blood-pressure/heart medicine, can help protect the brain after an acute ischemic stroke. It may improve recovery outcomes by supporting the brain’s ability to heal, especially early after stroke symptoms begin.
Atlantic City, New JerseyAges 18–80 - NCT07477613Recruiting
Brain implant for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a brain-computer interface (a device implanted in the brain) to help people who have had a stroke regain arm movement. It may help if you have a single stroke that happened 6 to 18 months ago and still have trouble using your arm.
GrenobleAges 18–70 - NCT07475949RecruitingPhase 3
Stroke treatment for unknown wake-up time
This trial tests a clot-busting drug for people who had a stroke but don't know when it started, like waking up with symptoms. It may help reduce disability if given soon after noticing symptoms.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07475611Enrolling by invitation
Screen-based rehab for visual neglect after stroke
This study tests whether an interactive screen helps people with left-sided neglect after a stroke. It includes adults who had a right-sided stroke and have trouble paying attention to the left side of their world.
Buenos Aires, EscobarAges 18–88
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,681 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.
Related conditions
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.