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
- NCT03446326Recruiting
Check how your pacemaker changes heart pumping
This study measures how well the heart pumps at different heart rates in people with pacemakers or defibrillators. It may help doctors understand how pacing settings affect heart function.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT03452202Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve speech after stroke
This trial studies whether gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve speech after a stroke. It focuses on people with stroke-related apraxia of speech while carefully checking hearing, brain function, and safety with devices or metal.
New York, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT03478852Recruiting
Epilepsy screening and evaluation for people 8 and older
This study checks how people with known or suspected epilepsy are evaluated and followed. It may help by improving screening and understanding care for epilepsy in children and adults.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–110 - NCT03481205Recruiting
Air-transport treatment to protect brain tissue after stroke
This trial studies a protective “conditioning” treatment given during air ambulance transport for people with a suspected large-vessel ischemic stroke. The goal is to reduce further brain injury and preserve more brain tissue while you’re being transported for stroke care.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT03552926Recruiting
Biobank and scan database for recent small stroke patients
This study builds a database and collection (a biobank) from people who recently had a small stroke affecting deep brain areas. It may help researchers better understand small stroke patterns and support future care through better brain imaging and follow-up.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT03569735Recruiting
Elderly health survey in Nanshan, Shenzhen
This study follows people age 65 and older in Nanshan to learn about health over time using surveys and health samples. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy aging in the community.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 65 years+ - NCT03678389Recruiting
Check feasibility of a coil for pituitary surgery imaging
This trial tests whether a special coil can be placed during pituitary tumor surgery to improve imaging while the surgeon is operating. It may help surgeons see the pituitary area in real time during a transsphenoidal (through the nose) operation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT03698149Recruiting
Brain-signal training for hand and speech control after disability
This study tests whether recording brain signals can help people regain better control of movements in the arms and help with speech. It may be an option for people with significant disability from certain nerve and brain conditions who can safely take part in brain-monitoring procedures.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT03752775Recruiting
Robotic arm sleeve for stroke recovery
This trial tests a wearable robotic device that helps move your arm after a stroke. It is designed for people with significant arm weakness to improve their upper limb function.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT03843463RecruitingPhase 2
Escitalopram plus language therapy after left stroke
This trial tests whether the antidepressant medicine escitalopram, along with language therapy, can improve language skills after a recent stroke that affected the left side of the brain. It may help some people with stroke-related aphasia (language difficulty) regain words and communication.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT03862859RecruitingPhase 4
Warfarin safety for people with atrial fibrillation on dialysis
This trial studies whether the blood thinner warfarin is safe and effective for preventing stroke and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation and need long-term dialysis. It may help your care team better balance clot prevention against bleeding risk.
Herlev, HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT03907046RecruitingPhase 3
Blood thinner study to prevent stroke after brain bleed
This Phase 3 study tests whether a blood thinner (apixaban) can help prevent another stroke and support recovery after you’ve had a brain bleed. You would be assigned to a treatment group, and the study checks safety and whether strokes can be reduced without causing dangerous bleeding.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03934957Recruiting
Study of health in people living in Hamburg
This study follows adults living in Hamburg to better understand health and health-related factors over time. You may help researchers learn what influences health in this age group.
HamburgAges 45–74 - NCT03945968Recruiting
Risk scores after abdominal surgery for people with health conditions
This study looks at how other health problems affect the chance of postoperative complications after abdominal surgery. It aims to help doctors better predict risk and decide on the safest care for you.
ArkhangelskAges 18 years+ - NCT03987633Recruiting
Study links health records and samples to understand health gaps
This study asks people affected by a specific illness (or their family member) to share saliva (and sometimes blood) and answer health and quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand and reduce health inequality by matching new information with medical records.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 6 years+ - NCT04045665RecruitingPhase 3
Blood thinner vs usual care for new heart rhythm after bypass surgery
This trial tests whether using a blood thinner in people with new, temporary atrial fibrillation after CABG (heart bypass surgery) can reduce harmful outcomes compared with standard treatment. It may help prevent stroke or other complications if your rhythm problem fits the trial’s timing and risk profile.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT04075084Recruiting
Watching outcomes of routine home monitoring after a heart monitor implant
This registry study follows people who get a BIOTRONIK implantable heart monitor and use home monitoring. It looks at how routine care and at-home check-ins work in real life, which may help improve support and tracking over time.
AdelaideAges 18 years+ - NCT04129021Recruiting
Eye imaging test with fast detailed scans
This trial studies whether a new, very high-resolution and high-speed eye scan can be used for people with eye problems or for healthy volunteers. It may help doctors better “see” eye structures more clearly to guide care.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04142866Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus language practice for chronic aphasia
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with language exercises can improve communication after a stroke. It also includes healthy volunteers to help compare brain and language task results.
New York, New YorkAges 21–80 - NCT04144972Recruiting
Closed-loop deep brain stimulation for long-lasting nerve pain
This trial tests a “smart” deep brain stimulation device that senses your brain signals and adjusts treatment to reduce severe, long-lasting pain. It may help people whose pain has not improved with multiple pain medicines and surgery cannot fix the cause.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–80 - NCT04157179Recruiting
MRI study of brain oxygen use in children and adults
This study uses an MRI scan to measure how your brain uses oxygen. It includes healthy participants and people with sickle cell disease or who previously needed ECMO, which may help researchers understand brain oxygen problems and how to monitor them.
St Louis, MissouriAges 3–50 - NCT04220047Recruiting
Surgery changes for preventing irregular heart rhythms during bypass
This trial studies whether removing a small heart pouch area and a specific ligament during off-pump heart bypass surgery improves outcomes. It is meant for people having their first off-pump coronary bypass, without a history of atrial fibrillation.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT04229056Recruiting
Computer training to improve thinking and planning after stroke or Parkinson’s
This trial tests computer-based “self-training” to improve executive function, such as working memory—your ability to hold and use information in mind. It’s for adults with a prior stroke, cardiac arrest, or Parkinson’s disease who have trouble on a specific working-memory task.
CopenhagenAges 18–100
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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.