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
- NCT06838013Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to improve leg movement after stroke
This trial tests a new way to help people with stroke move their legs better by combining electrical stimulation on the back and leg. If you have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and can already walk with or without a cane, this treatment might help strengthen ankle muscles and make walking easier.
Hong KongAges 50–85 - NCT06839482Recruiting
Robot-assisted arm therapy after recent stroke
This study tests whether a robot-assisted therapy program can help people recover arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. If you had a stroke less than 3 months ago and have some weakness in your arm but can still move it a little, this trial may help you regain function.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT06825598Enrolling by invitation
Brain recovery study for chronic stroke patients
This study tests a new model to understand how the brain recovers after a stroke. It may help patients who had a first-time stroke at least three months ago and still have trouble moving their arms or legs.
Hung HomAges 50–80 - NCT06825897Recruiting
Direct to angiography suite for stroke clot removal
This trial compares two ways to treat severe stroke patients with a large vessel blockage. One way is the standard approach of first imaging you and then deciding. The other way takes you directly to the angiography suite for immediate clot removal by the doctor. The goal is to see if this faster, direct approach helps you get better results.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06826976Enrolling by invitation
Electrical stimulation for hand function in chronic stroke
This trial tests if gentle electrical stimulation can improve hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. It's designed for those whose first stroke affected the carotid artery area and who still have some hand tightness and weakness.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 40–65 - NCT05874154Recruiting
Nerve surgery vs botox for spastic foot after stroke
This trial compares two treatments—tibial nerve selective surgery and botulinum toxin (botox) injections—to improve a stiff, turning-in foot after stroke. It aims to use goal-based care to see which option works better for walking and foot function.
BronAges 18–100 - NCT05728229Recruiting
Nutrition program for fatigue after stroke
This study looks at whether a nutrition approach can reduce fatigue in people after a stroke. It will compare the effects of diet-related support during recovery, aiming to help you feel less tired and more active.
Roma, RMAges 55 years+ - NCT06818240Recruiting
Can brain stimulation improve walking after stroke?
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can improve your ability to walk while doing a second task, like talking or carrying something. It is for people who have had a stroke and can walk on their own.
Hong Kong, ChinaAges 50–80 - NCT06403267RecruitingPhase 2
Testing NoNO-42 for moderate to severe ischemic stroke
This study tests a new drug called NoNO-42 for people having a moderate to severe ischemic stroke. You can join if you get clot-busting medicine within 4.5 hours of your stroke and may also have a procedure to remove the clot.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–90 - NCT06752707Recruiting
MiGo Tracker: home exercise monitoring after stroke
This study tests a wearable device called MiGo Tracker that tracks your arm and hand movements during home exercises after a stroke. It helps your therapist see how you're doing and adjust your rehab.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06813651RecruitingPhase 2
TBO-309 for stroke with tandem blockage
This trial tests whether adding TBO-309 to standard treatment helps people having a stroke caused by two blockages (one in the neck, one in the brain). It may limit brain damage and improve recovery.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06810817Recruiting
Brain stimulation and talk therapy for post-stroke fatigue
This trial tests whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and a talking therapy program can help reduce fatigue after a stroke. It aims to find a safe, non-drug way to improve energy and quality of life for stroke survivors.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - NCT06804304Recruiting
Music therapy rehab after stroke via video calls
This trial tests whether music-based therapy sessions done over video calls can help improve thinking, language, or arm movement after a stroke. It may be a good fit if your stroke happened at least 3 months ago and you have some ongoing cognitive or physical difficulties.
HelsinkiAges 30–80 - NCT06806761Recruiting
Tracking balance and walking after stroke
This study tracks how walking and balance improve in the first weeks after a stroke. It uses simple tests to measure your recovery over time, with no experimental treatments.
Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT06187025Recruiting
Addiction & Stroke: Smartphone tool for prevention
This study tests whether a smartphone tool can help people who have had a stroke make healthier choices to prevent another one. It specifically looks at how the tool might help manage addiction-related risks.
BordeauxAges 18–80 - NCT06782321Recruiting
Virtual emotional support after stroke
This study tests a virtual program to help with emotional recovery like anxiety or sadness after a stroke. You can join from home using your own device.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06790173Enrolling by invitation
Strategy training for physical activity after stroke
This trial tests a strategy training program to help people with memory and thinking problems after a stroke become more physically active. If you've had a stroke in the last three years and have some trouble with focus or planning, this program may help you build skills to move more and feel better.
New Taipei CityAges 18–80 - NCT06787508Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests whether repeated sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy) can help people who recently had a stroke and are having trouble speaking (aphasia). It is for patients who were hospitalized within the last 7 days and are right-handed.
Chongqing, Municipality Directly Under the Central GovernmentAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06783049Recruiting
Smartphone help to prevent another stroke after recent stroke or TIA
This trial tests a smartphone-based system that helps people who recently had a stroke or TIA manage their risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes after leaving the hospital. It's designed to see if this tool can prevent another stroke.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05903898Recruiting
AI to improve stroke care after hospital admission
This trial uses artificial intelligence (computer tools that help analyze information) to improve stroke care for people admitted quickly after symptoms start. It may help hospitals make faster or better care decisions, based on patient details and follow-up results.
TromsøAges 18 years+ - NCT06157502RecruitingPhase 3
Shuxuening with clot-busting treatment for ischemic stroke
This trial tests if adding the herbal injection Shuxuening to standard clot-busting treatment improves recovery for people having an ischemic stroke. It is for adults within 6 hours of symptom onset who are already receiving a clot-dissolving medication.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT06777654Enrolling by invitation
Robotic therapy with mirror therapy for stroke recovery
This study tests if combining robotic therapy with mirror therapy can help improve arm function after a stroke. It is for people who had their first stroke 3 months to 2 years ago and have some but not full arm movement.
TaipeiAges 30–80 - NCT06780488Recruiting
Virtual reality balance training for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether a special virtual-reality system that combines head movements and balance exercises can help improve walking and stability for people who have had a stroke. It is designed for those who are at least 6 months past their stroke and can walk with some help.
Roma, RMAges 18–80
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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.