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
- NCT07628374Recruiting
Balance training after stroke: sensorimotor vs dual-task
This study tests two different ways to help people recover balance and walking ability after stroke. You'll do either sensorimotor training (exercises focused on body awareness and coordination) or dual-task training (exercises that combine physical movements with mental tasks), and researchers will measure which approach works better.
Rajanpur, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07626450Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen after stroke clot removal treatment
This study tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can help recovery after emergency clot-removal surgery for large blood vessel strokes. The goal is to see if extra oxygen can reduce brain damage and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06703307Recruiting
Brain markers for stroke-related thinking changes
This study uses a special brain scanning technique (fNIRS) to look for markers that show how stroke affects thinking. Both people who have had a stroke and healthy volunteers can join.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07619885RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a New Blood Thinner Called CG-0255 in Healthy People
This study tests how a new blood-thinning medication (CG-0255) works in the body and compares it with Plavix, a common blood thinner. Researchers will measure how much of the drug enters your bloodstream and what effects it has on your blood clotting ability.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–55 - NCT06587308Recruiting
How pressure garments affect arm function after stroke
This study tests whether wearing special pressure garments on the arm can improve movement, feeling, and quality of life for people who have had a stroke. It may help if you have some arm weakness but not too much tightness or other health problems.
Weifang, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT06711003Recruiting
Enhanced circulation therapy for recent stroke recovery
This trial tests whether a non-invasive treatment that boosts blood flow can help people recovering from a stroke. If you had a stroke within the last month and have moderate to moderately severe disability, you may be eligible to participate and potentially improve your recovery.
TaichungAges 20 years+ - NCT06711432Recruiting
Blood Pressure Management During Tumor Surgery and Brain Function
This trial compares different blood pressure management strategies during abdominal tumor surgery to see which one better protects cognitive function (thinking, memory, and clarity). It is for patients who have multiple stroke risk factors and are undergoing a lengthy surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40–85 - NCT07597031Recruiting
Digital Lifestyle Platform for People Leaving Hospital Rehab
This study tests whether a smartphone or tablet app can help people stay healthy and active after leaving rehabilitation. The app guides you through daily activities and healthy habits to support your recovery at home.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07598695RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Hand Sensory Feedback and Movement Recovery After Stroke
This early-stage study tests whether special sensory feedback (like touch or vibration on your hand) can help improve hand movement and coordination in people recovering from stroke. Researchers want to understand how the brain relearns hand control.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 20–70 - NCT04630873RecruitingPhase 1
Botox dilution options for walking in hemiplegic gait
This Phase 1 study tests whether using a lower or higher dilution of Botox injections improves walking in people with hemiplegic gait. The goal is to see which dilution works better (and is safe) for walking and leg stiffness.
IoanninaAges 18 years+ - NCT05906056Recruiting
CPM therapy vs bone overgrowth in hip or knee
This study compares continuous passive motion (a machine that gently moves a joint without you moving it) versus the body’s tendency to form extra bone called heterotopic ossification. It aims to see whether CPM can affect how and how much bone overgrowth develops after neurologic injuries like stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury.
Ioannina, EpirusAges 15–70 - NCT07592221Recruiting
Electrical Stimulation for Foot Drop After Stroke
This study tests a combination of two types of electrical stimulation to help improve foot drop (difficulty lifting your foot when walking) in people who've had a stroke. The goal is to help you walk more naturally and safely.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07594301RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Minocycline after successful stroke clot removal in the back brain
This study tests whether an antibiotic called minocycline can reduce brain damage after doctors successfully remove a blood clot from the back of the brain (posterior circulation stroke) using a catheter procedure. The drug may help protect brain tissue and improve recovery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07592962Recruiting
Long-term Health Study of Lishui City Residents
This study follows healthy adults in Lishui City over time to understand how people stay healthy and live longer. Researchers will collect health information and track your wellbeing to identify factors that contribute to a long, healthy life.
Lishui, ZhejiangAges 30–80 - NCT07594314RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Minocycline after stroke clot removal surgery
This trial tests whether minocycline, an antibiotic, can reduce brain damage when given after successful clot removal surgery for acute stroke. The goal is to see if this medication helps patients recover better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06473272Recruiting
Ultrasound to study neck artery plaques and predict risk
This study uses different ultrasound techniques to look at plaques in the neck artery and predict future heart or stroke events. It may help doctors understand which plaques are more dangerous.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 40–100 - NCT06650137Recruiting
Using Diaphragm Ultrasound to Find the Cause of Breathing Trouble
This study tests if ultrasound of your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) can help doctors find the cause of sudden breathing trouble. It may help patients who come to the emergency room with fast or difficult breathing and low oxygen levels.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+ - NCT05443633Recruiting
Brain and speech training for people with aphasia
This study looks at ways to improve language (speaking and understanding) for people with aphasia caused by stroke or dementia, using MRI to study brain function. It may help by testing language-focused approaches and how brain activity changes during treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 21–80 - NCT07577336Recruiting
Portable MRI for children with oxygen-related brain injury
This study tests whether a small, portable MRI scanner can safely take pictures of the brain in seriously ill children who may have brain injury from lack of oxygen. It could help doctors diagnose and treat these children faster, without moving them from the ICU.
Kansas City, MissouriAges Up to 17 years - NCT05778981Recruiting
Study of blood-vessel health during non-heart surgery
This study looks at how blood-vessel function changes around the time of non-heart surgery, especially in people 45 and older. It may help doctors better understand risks and recovery related to blood-vessel stress during hospitalization.
Independencia, Santiago MetropolitanAges 45 years+ - NCT07570264Recruiting
LEXURE device training for stroke-related speech problems
This study tests whether a device or workbook-based training called LEXURE can help people who lost the ability to speak or understand words after a stroke. If you had a stroke at least 3 months ago and struggle with language, this trial may help you regain some communication skills.
Ansan, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06730711Recruiting
Blood pressure and stroke-related thinking changes
This study looks at how blood pressure after a stroke might affect your thinking and memory. It uses information from your hospital stay and follow-up visits to see if there is a link.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT03827187Recruiting
Brain signal training to detect awareness
This study checks whether brain activity patterns can show when a person is aware, even if they can’t reliably communicate. If signs of awareness are found (or if you already know you are aware), the study may also train a brain-computer interface to support communication or movement assistance.
DublinAges 10–80 - NCT07562178Recruiting
Pemafibrate to prevent stroke from brain artery narrowing
This trial tests whether a medication called pemafibrate can help prevent future strokes in people who have had a recent stroke or TIA (mini-stroke) caused by a narrowed artery inside the brain. The medication works by lowering triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
Toyoake, Aichi-kenAges 18 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.
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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.