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
- NCT07204067Recruiting
Mirror therapy for hand recovery after recent stroke
This study tests whether mirror therapy—a simple exercise where you watch your unaffected hand move in a mirror to trick your brain—can help improve hand function after a recent stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke within the last month and have weakness on one side of their body.
Malakand, KPKAges 40–55 - NCT06863649Recruiting
Games for shoulder and arm pain after a stroke
This trial tests if doing fun, non-immersive video game–like exercises for a short time can help reduce chronic pain in the shoulder or arm after a stroke. It looks at whether these exercises can improve arm movement and make daily activities feel easier.
Exeter, DevonAges 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 - NCT06303960RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation for chronic stroke arm recovery
This early-phase trial tests whether brain stimulation (deep brain stimulation in the cerebellum or vagus nerve stimulation) can help improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 3 years ago.
Jinan, ShandongAges 30–75 - NCT06863571RecruitingPhase 3
Early medication combo to reduce swelling after stroke
This trial tests a combination of medicines given early after a large ischemic stroke to reduce brain swelling. It may help people who have had a stroke in the middle cerebral artery within the last 3 days and have a large area of brain damage.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07202520Recruiting
Home virtual reality rehab for stroke recovery
This trial tests if using a virtual reality device at home after a stroke can help you regain independence. You'll use the device with a family member present for safety, after finishing your stay at a rehabilitation center.
BerckAges 18 years+ - NCT07201688RecruitingPhase 3
Extending the window for stroke clot-busting drug
This trial tests a clot-dissolving medication called rhTNK-tPA for people who had a stroke 4.5 to 24 hours ago. It aims to help those with certain types of blockages in the brain who are still having moderate to severe symptoms.
Puyang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06938243RecruitingPhase 1
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Early Stroke Arm Recovery
This trial tests whether a device called a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), placed under the skin, is safe and helps improve arm function when started 3 months after a stroke. It is for people with moderate to severe arm weakness who can still move their arm a little.
Jinan, ShandongAges 30–75 - NCT07201974Recruiting
Virtual reality for walking rehab after stroke
This study tests whether virtual reality (an immersive computer game) can help improve your walking after a stroke. You will use a VR headset while walking on a treadmill to make rehab more engaging and effective.
Laval, QuebecAges 40–84 - NCT06876597Recruiting
Robotic arm therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a robotic arm system that combines movement and thinking tasks to help people recover arm function after a first stroke. It is for people aged 40–80 who had a stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months and have some arm weakness but not too severe.
FuzhouAges 40–80 - NCT06945185Recruiting
Motor imagery training for arm strength after stroke
This trial tests if imagining arm movements (motor imagery training) can help improve arm strength in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. It is a non-drug, mental practice approach that may help your brain relearn movement.
IslamabadAges 45 years+ - NCT06945211Recruiting
Mirror therapy for arm movement after stroke
This study tests whether doing arm exercises while watching the reflection of your good arm in a mirror can help improve movement and function in your affected arm after a stroke.
IslamabadAges 45 years+ - NCT07184892Recruiting
Swallowing therapy after stroke
This study tests if watching swallowing movements (action observation therapy) helps people recover swallowing function after a first-time stroke. It uses a brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how the brain responds.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07189819Recruiting
Closed-loop FES system for improving walking after stroke
This study tests a new electrical stimulation system that adapts in real time to help people who have had a stroke walk better. It may improve your step and make walking feel more natural.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 40–90 - NCT07192029Recruiting
Balloon catheter for stroke clot removal in the carotid artery
This trial tests whether using a special balloon-guided catheter during clot removal (mechanical thrombectomy) improves outcomes for people with a severe stroke caused by a blockage in the internal carotid artery. The study aims to see if this tool helps remove the clot more safely and effectively.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06653348RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ticagrelor-based therapy for recent mild stroke or high-risk TIA
This trial tests whether switching to a simpler antiplatelet medication (ticagrelor) after a mild stroke or high-risk TIA can prevent another stroke while reducing the risk of bleeding. It is for people who have not received clot-busting treatment or had a large stroke.
Sari, MazandaranAges 40 years+ - NCT06946082Recruiting
Stroke study: arm and language skills in Turkish speakers
This study looks at how arm movement, body control, and mental imagery (imagining movement without actually doing it) relate to Turkish language abilities after a stroke. It aims to understand how these functions work together to help recovery.
IzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT07174505Recruiting
Study of the CONDA Stent Retriever for stroke patients
This trial tests a device called the CONDA Stent Retriever to remove blood clots in people having a severe stroke caused by a blockage in a large brain artery. It may help if you can be treated within 24 hours of symptoms starting and meet specific brain scan and health criteria.
BudapestAges 18–85 - NCT06259877Recruiting
Breathing, balance, and function after a stroke
This study tests how breathing muscle strength, balance, and trunk control relate to daily function after a stroke. It aims to help you recover better.
KirikkaleAges 18 years+ - NCT06941961Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy after stroke clot removal
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS can help people recover motor function after a stroke caused by a large clot in the front part of the brain. It is for patients who had the clot removed successfully with a procedure within 24 hours of symptoms starting.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–85 - NCT07172464Recruiting
Study of a new device to close a hole in the heart after a stroke
This trial tests a new device to close a PFO (a small hole between the upper chambers of the heart) in people who have had a stroke caused by a blood clot. The goal is to prevent future strokes by blocking the hole.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07171242Recruiting
Stroke patient registry study
This study is a registry that collects information from people who have had an ischemic stroke (a type of stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain). By tracking this information, researchers hope to better understand the condition and improve care for future patients.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06954103Recruiting
Stroke and heart health study for recent stroke patients
This study looks at how a moderate to severe stroke can affect your heart. It aims to understand the link between stroke and heart problems, which may help improve future care.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07156955Recruiting
Arm movement training after stroke
This trial tests a training program that uses your sense of arm position to improve arm movement after a stroke. It may help if you have trouble feeling where your arm is in space.
SeoulAges 19 years+
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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.