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
- NCT06599931Recruiting
Cerebellum stimulation to improve arm use after stroke
This study tests if a gentle electric current applied to the back of the brain (cerebellum) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. You may qualify if you had a stroke more than 6 months ago and still have some ability to grip with your affected hand.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06352619Recruiting
Lowering blood pressure after clot removal for stroke
This trial tests whether lowering blood pressure soon after a clot-removal procedure for stroke can improve recovery. It is for people whose blood pressure remains high after the procedure.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06352632RecruitingPhase 3
Adaptive Stroke Trial Testing New Treatments
This trial is testing different treatments for stroke patients to find which work best. It's designed to adapt over time so new treatments can be added as research progresses.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT03869138Recruiting
Improving physical function after stroke using alternative therapies
This study tests alternative therapies to help improve physical abilities like walking, balance, and arm/leg function after a stroke. It may help if you can follow instructions and safely participate in supervised movement exercises.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT07220538RecruitingPhase 4
Ginkgo biloba for memory problems after a mild stroke
This trial tests whether adding ginkgo biloba extract tablets to standard stroke care helps improve memory and thinking in people who had a mild stroke. You may join if you are 55 or older, had a mild stroke in the last 1 to 2 weeks, and now have some cognitive difficulties.
AnyangAges 55 years+ - NCT06604143Recruiting
Hand and finger recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a hand exercise program can improve movement in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It aims to help you regain control of your hand and fingers.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–80 - NCT06604117Recruiting
Probucol and statins for recent ischemic stroke
This trial tests whether adding probucol to statin therapy can help people who recently had an ischemic stroke caused by hardened arteries. The goal is to see if this combination works better than statins alone for preventing future strokes.
Xicheng District, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06610994Recruiting
Vibration therapy for stroke recovery
This study tests if a short, local vibration treatment can help stroke patients with leg spasticity (tightness in the calf muscle) improve walking. If you have had a stroke and have mild to moderate spasticity in your lower leg, you may be able to join.
KirikkaleAges 45–75 - NCT06612710RecruitingPhase 1
A study of NouvSoma001 for recent stroke recovery
This trial tests a new treatment called NouvSoma001 for people who have had an ischemic stroke within the last week. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and helps improve muscle strength and overall recovery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06612723Recruiting
How Often to Exercise After a Stroke
This study tests whether exercising more often (high frequency) or less often (low frequency) helps people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago walk better. You'll do high-intensity walking workouts, and the goal is to see which schedule gives the most improvement.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–85 - NCT06613074Recruiting
Smartphone app for stroke triage without ambulance
This trial is testing a smartphone app that helps guide patients with a recent stroke to the right place for care, if they did not come by ambulance. It is for people who have already received clot-busting treatment.
Shaoxing, ZhejingAges 18 years+ - NCT06621121Recruiting
Comparing two clot-busting drugs for stroke within 4.5 hours
This study compares two medications, tenecteplase and alteplase, to see which works better at dissolving blood clots in people having an ischemic stroke. You may join if you can get treatment within 4.5 hours of when your symptoms started.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06621771Recruiting
Piano therapy for hand recovery after a first stroke
This study tests whether playing the piano (for the first time) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. You would practice piano exercises to regain dexterity and coordination.
Laval, QuebecAges 40–74 - NCT06633146Recruiting
Stroke rehab in nature settings
This trial tests if stroke recovery exercises in natural environments can help improve your rehabilitation. It is for people who have had a recent stroke.
LahtiAges 18 years+ - NCT06633809Recruiting
Treating minor stroke with large artery blockage
This study tests whether a specific treatment (likely endovascular therapy) helps people who have a minor stroke caused by a blockage in a large brain artery. If you are eligible, you may receive this treatment within 24 hours of your stroke to try to improve your recovery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06638385Recruiting
Space-expanding shield in stroke surgery
This trial tests a shield placed in the skull after removing a bone flap to treat swelling after a major stroke. The shield creates extra space for the brain to expand safely.
AarauAges 18–70 - NCT06639360Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation after clot removal for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether adding magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) after clot-removal surgery can help people recover better from a stroke. It is for people who had a moderate-to-severe stroke in the front part of the brain and had the clot removed.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06639737Recruiting
Optimizing blood volume before surgery using heart ultrasound
This trial tests whether using a heart ultrasound before surgery can help doctors better manage your blood volume. If you are having surgery under general anesthesia and have a higher risk of heart problems, this study may help improve your safety.
Caen, NormandyAges 18–99 - NCT06640101Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether a simple breathing exercise device can help people recovering from stroke. You may benefit if you had a stroke up to 12 months ago and can walk a short distance on your own.
Shenzhen, None SelectedAges 40–80 - NCT06643273Recruiting
Glove to measure touch feeling after stroke
This study tests a special glove that helps measure how well you can feel touch after a stroke. It's for people who had a single stroke within the last 6 months and have some thinking and memory ability.
Florence, ItalyAges 18–85 - NCT06649240Recruiting
Best LDL cholesterol goal after small vessel stroke
This trial is testing the best target for 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) after a type of stroke caused by a small blocked vessel. You would be in one of two groups to see which LDL level helps prevent another stroke the most.
AnsanAges 19 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+ - NCT06653855Recruiting
Cupping for leg stiffness and movement after stroke
This study tests if cupping therapy can reduce leg stiffness and improve movement in people recovering from a stroke. You must be getting rehab at a specific clinic in Joliet.
Joliet, IllinoisAges 30–80 - NCT06653946RecruitingPhase 4
Predicting bleeding after stroke treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at why some patients with a first-time stroke caused by atrial fibrillation experience bleeding in the brain after receiving clot-busting medication. It aims to find factors that predict this bleeding, which could help doctors choose safer treatments in the future.
Kafr ash ShaykhAges 18–75
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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.