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
- NCT04911738Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses to improve balance after stroke
This trial studies whether virtual reality glasses training can improve balance and body alignment after a recent stroke. It will also compare how stroke participants with balance problems respond versus people without stroke.
GrenobleAges 18–80 - NCT04916210Recruiting
Study how stroke type affects thinking and recovery
This study looks at what predicts memory and thinking problems after different types of stroke or brain bleeding, and how blood-vessel changes relate to recovery. You may be invited if you recently had a stroke/bleed and can complete a baseline check within 6 weeks.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04928482Recruiting
Training with backward walking after stroke
This trial studies whether backward walking training can improve balance and walking speed after a stroke. It may help people who still have trouble staying steady or walking quickly during recovery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT07698405Recruiting
Advanced rehab technology for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether advanced technology-based rehabilitation can help people who have had a stroke regain movement and use of their affected arm. It may be a good option if you have had a single stroke and still have some arm weakness but no severe muscle tightness or memory problems.
Fiorenzuola d'Arda, PiacenzaAges 18 years+ - NCT07698951Recruiting
Testing a new device to close PFO after stroke
This trial tests a new device to close a PFO (a small hole in the heart) in people who have had a stroke caused by a blood clot passing through that hole. The goal is to see if the device can prevent another stroke.
BelgradeAges 18–65 - NCT06787729Recruiting
Using sensors and a smartphone to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if wearing small sensors on your arm at home and using a smartphone app can help improve how you use your weaker arm after a stroke. It is designed for people who are at least a year past their stroke and want to take an active role in their recovery.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04934787Recruiting
Balance-feedback ankle rehab after stroke
This trial tests an ankle-foot exercise and training program that gives you balance feedback to improve walking after stroke. It may help reduce foot drop and improve balance and safe walking.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT04942041Recruiting
Thrombectomy for large stroke blockages at low-volume centers
This study tests whether using a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy at smaller stroke centers can improve outcomes after a large-vessel stroke. It may help people who have a major artery blockage get timely treatment, with measured effects on complications and survival.
Kristiansand, AgderAges 18–100 - NCT04975646Recruiting
Goal-setting tool for upper-arm spasticity treatment
This study looks at whether a structured goal-setting approach helps measure and improve treatment for stiff, tight upper-arm muscles after a stroke. It tests how well patients’ (or caregivers’) goals can be tracked when receiving or considering botulinum toxin (BTX-A).
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT04994756Recruiting
Stroke and brain blood-vessel procedure registry study
This study collects information from people who undergo a procedure for a problem in brain or blood vessels (such as stroke-related vessel blockage). It does not test a new drug; it helps doctors understand outcomes and care patterns after these procedures.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–120 - NCT05024292Recruiting
Alliance study for acute stroke after clot removal
This trial tests a stroke treatment plan for adults after they have a clot removed by a catheter procedure (endovascular treatment). It focuses on people with certain artery blockages and specific scan results, aiming to improve recovery after successful clot removal.
Zhangzhou, FujianAges 18–95 - NCT05044208Recruiting
Test heart ultrasound and monitoring clues for atrial fibrillation
This study looks at heart ultrasound pictures and heart-rhythm recordings to predict who may develop atrial fibrillation (AF) after a stroke or TIA. If you qualify, your results may help doctors better spot people at higher risk earlier.
TullnAges 18 years+ - NCT05051397RecruitingPhase 2
Breathing gas study during clot removal for stroke
This Phase 2 trial tests whether changing breathing gas (CO₂ level) during a mechanical procedure to remove a brain blood clot can improve outcomes for acute ischemic stroke. It may help by protecting the brain during the clot-removal procedure under general anesthesia.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT05081713Recruiting
Rehab-based study for walking recovery after a first stroke
This study looks at how therapy and movement training may help people regain walking and compensate after their first stroke. You may be eligible if you are in the early weeks after stroke and are currently in inpatient rehabilitation, with medical clearance to safely participate in exercise.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–85 - NCT05098340Recruiting
Blood RNA test study for new stroke patients
This trial looks at certain molecules in the blood (called circRNA) in people who have a new ischemic stroke (a blockage in a blood vessel). It may help researchers understand what these blood signals mean soon after stroke, which could guide future treatments or monitoring.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05106140Recruiting
Robots help measure arm learning after a new stroke
This study uses robotic devices to understand how your arm learns movement after a recent stroke. It may help researchers improve stroke rehabilitation by figuring out what kinds of practice work best.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05132517Recruiting
Magnesium to support thinking after stroke
This trial studies whether magnesium can help improve or protect thinking skills after a stroke. It may be offered to people who did not already have memory or thinking problems before their stroke.
Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT05158101RecruitingPhase 1
Nasal stem cell exosome treatment safety for stroke
This early-stage study (Phase 1) tests whether a tiny dose given through the nose is safe for people who have had a stroke. It uses exosomes made from adult umbilical cord stem cells, mainly to look for side effects and dosing safety.
St John'sAges Any age - NCT05167786Recruiting
Electrical spinal cord stimulation for walking after stroke
This trial studies whether a non-surgical electrical treatment to the spinal area can improve walking and leg control after a stroke. It’s for people who have had a single stroke and still need hands-on support to walk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05169632Recruiting
Computer brain training for thinking problems after stroke
This trial tests a computerized “cognitive rehabilitation” program aimed at improving executive thinking skills after a stroke. It may help people who still struggle with areas like attention, planning, or mental flexibility.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT05183672Recruiting
Phone-based check-ins after stroke using a nurse clinic
This trial tests whether nurse-led telecare (phone/video check-ins) can improve follow-up care after a recent stroke. It may help you get timely support from home rather than frequent in-person visits.
KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT05194566Recruiting
Brain stimulation for long-term speech trouble after stroke
This study tests whether a form of brain stimulation can improve naming words in people who still have language problems (aphasia) more than 6 months after a stroke. It may help people find and say words more accurately during a naming task.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT05199662RecruitingPhase 3
IV clot-busting medicine for stroke when standard options don’t fit
This trial tests whether giving IV TNK (tenecteplase) plus standard stroke care can improve outcomes in some people who have a new stroke but cannot get alteplase (another clot-busting drug) and do not have a large blocked artery that can be treated with a procedure. It’s meant for strokes with “mismatch” findings on scans that suggest salvageable brain tissue.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT05208203Recruiting
Registry study for recent stroke and mini-stroke patients
This registry collects information about people recently diagnosed with an acute ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) at a specific hospital. It helps doctors understand patterns of care and outcomes, which can improve future treatment planning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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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.
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.