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
- NCT07001852Recruiting
Endovascular therapy for late window stroke patients selected by automated CT
This trial tests whether removing a clot from a large brain artery up to 72 hours after a stroke helps people recover better than standard care. It uses a special computer program on a regular CT scan to decide who might benefit.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT06995040Recruiting
Brain resilience after minor stroke study
This study looks at how the brain heals after a minor stroke by analyzing your genes and brain MRI over time. It aims to understand why some people recover better than others.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06994975RecruitingPhase 3
Stroke drug test for patients who missed the 4.5 hour window
This trial tests a clot-busting drug for people who had a stroke more than 4.5 hours ago. It uses a special CT scan to see if the treatment can still help them.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06817642Recruiting
Language recovery in stroke patients in intensive care
This study tests a new language assessment tool to predict how well stroke patients may recover their ability to speak and understand language. It may help identify who could benefit from early speech therapy.
CréteilAges 18–85 - NCT06987305RecruitingPhase 3
Clot-busting medication before clot removal for late-arriving stroke
This trial tests whether adding a clot-busting medication (rhTNK-tPA) before a clot-removal procedure (thrombectomy) can improve outcomes for people who have a moderate-to-severe stroke and arrive at the hospital 4.5 to 24 hours after symptoms start. It's for those with a large artery blockage but still enough brain tissue that can be saved.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06987682Recruiting
Posture training after stroke with light electric stimulation
This trial tests if a device that uses small electric pulses on the legs can help people who had a stroke more than a year ago improve their balance and walking. It is a pilot study to see if the method works well enough for a larger future study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06986421Recruiting
How stroke patients and staff feel about high-tech rehab tools
This study listens to both stroke patients and the rehab staff who care for them. It asks about their thoughts and feelings about high-tech rehab tools like robots and virtual reality, whether they've used them or not.
HyèresAges 18 years+ - NCT06768138RecruitingPhase 3
Giving clot-busting medicine directly into the brain after successful blood flow restoration
This trial tests whether a clot-busting drug given directly into the brain artery can improve recovery after a major stroke caused by a blockage in the front part of the brain. The study is for people whose blood flow has already been successfully restored with standard treatments.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05993221Recruiting
Understanding arm weakness after stroke
This study looks at the brain changes that happen after a stroke and how they affect arm movement. It uses MRI scans and gentle magnetic pulses to understand your brain better, which may help guide future treatments.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–90 - NCT06973590Recruiting
Blood flow restriction and nerve stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether combining blood flow restriction with mild electrical nerve stimulation can improve ankle and leg movement after a stroke. It may help you if you had a single stroke more than 6 months ago and can walk a short distance on your own.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - NCT06975696Recruiting
Fusion imaging for stroke clot removal
This trial tests a new imaging technique to help doctors see blood clots more clearly during a procedure to remove them from the brain. It may help patients having a stroke who are already eligible for clot removal.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT06974279Recruiting
TMS for language recovery after stroke
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to help improve language after a stroke. It is for people who had a left-sided stroke and are at least one month past their stroke.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06974461Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for stroke-related muscle loss
This study tests whether a special type of strength training (using bands to partially block blood flow) can improve muscle strength and physical function in people who have had a stroke and have muscle loss. It is designed to help improve daily activities and overall mobility.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 50 years+ - NCT06970210Enrolling by invitation
Stroke recovery support program for El Paso residents
This program helps people who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago. It includes group education and physical therapy visits at UTEP. You need to be able to get to the sessions, and your health should be stable.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06972355Recruiting
Treadmill walking with hidden vision for stroke rehab
This trial tests if walking on a treadmill with a screen that hides vision can help people recovering from a stroke improve their balance and mobility. It is for people who had a stroke less than 6 months ago and can already walk a little with support.
MetzAges 18 years+ - NCT06898073Recruiting
Walking and thinking training after stroke
This trial tests whether combining walking on a curved path with doing simple thinking tasks can improve recovery after a stroke. It is for people who can walk at least 10 meters and have some arm and leg movement.
Kaohsiung CityAges 40–80 - NCT06956183Recruiting
Balance exercises for stroke-related tiredness
This study tests if specific balance exercises can help reduce tiredness after a stroke. If you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and can walk a little, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06961487Enrolling by invitation
Stroke treatment trial for large area brain damage
This trial tests if a procedure to remove a large blood clot from the brain (called a thrombectomy) can help people with severe strokes who have a large damaged area. It is for people who can be treated within 24 hours of their stroke starting.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06956521RecruitingPhase 1
Magnesium during clot removal for severe stroke
This trial tests whether giving magnesium directly into the artery during mechanical thrombectomy (a procedure to remove a blood clot from the brain) improves recovery after a severe ischemic stroke. Magnesium may help protect brain cells from further damage after the clot is removed.
Houston, TexasAges 21–95 - NCT06840405Recruiting
Brain activity during walking after stroke
This study looks at how the brain works while walking in people who have had a stroke. It may help researchers understand walking problems better.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT05273216Recruiting
Study blood vessel injury after clot removal for stroke
This trial looks at how blood flow damage (“reperfusion injury”) happens after mechanical clot removal in certain stroke types. It may help doctors better prevent complications after the procedure.
Graz, StyriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06951035Recruiting
Brain stimulation and BCI for arm movement after stroke
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with a brain-computer interface (a device that reads your brain signals) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for people who had a single stroke more than 6 months ago and still have some weakness but can move their fingers slightly.
ParisAges 18–85 - NCT06950593Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if a mild electrical current applied to the skin can help improve arm function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. It is for those with significant arm weakness who are not currently in regular therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06943586Recruiting
Stroke genetics: testing a heart medicine's fit
This trial tests whether a quick genetic test can help choose the right antiplatelet medicine for people who have had a mild stroke or a high-risk mini-stroke (TIA). The goal is to see if this personalized approach is possible in a hospital setting.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89
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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.