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
- NCT04755699RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Electrical stimulation study for hand or limb movement recovery
This early-stage study tests whether regular, skin-based electrical stimulation can help people with paralysis or weakness regain movement. You would attend frequent clinic sessions for months, while the team checks your ability to follow instructions and your safety.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT04759326Recruiting
Hippotherapy after stroke to improve movement and function
This trial studies whether therapy using a horse (hippotherapy) can help adults who still have stroke-related physical difficulties more than 3 months after their stroke. It aims to improve daily function and movement when standard recovery has not been enough.
La CanourgueAges 18 years+ - NCT04796714RecruitingPhase 4
Aspirin and clopidogrel after left heart appendix closure
This trial studies a “double anti-platelet” medicine plan (aspirin plus clopidogrel) after closing the left atrial appendage, a procedure used to reduce stroke risk in some heart rhythm conditions. It aims to find a safer, better medicine strategy for people who cannot take standard blood thinners.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT04851886Recruiting
Vision tool to guide robot therapy for stroke arm posture
This trial tests a vision-based system that detects your arm and posture during robot-assisted upper-arm therapy after a prior stroke. It may help the robot guide treatment more safely and accurately based on your movements and positioning.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04876339Recruiting
Sound-based training to improve walking after brain illness
This study tests whether using special sounds (sonification) during gait training can improve walking for people with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis. It may help your walking speed, stamina (fatigue), and overall walking pattern.
PaviaAges Up to 80 years - NCT04916197RecruitingPhase 4
Dexmedetomidine sedation after stroke clot removal
This Phase 4 study tests whether using a specific calming medicine (dexmedetomidine) for a longer period after a successful clot-removal procedure helps people do better in the long term. It may help improve outcomes after ischemic stroke where the clot is successfully treated.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04927156Recruiting
Check safety and use of Balt medical devices after treatment
This post-marketing study follows people after they receive Balt medical devices to make sure the devices are safe, work well, and are easy to use in real life. You may be considered if you can consent and your procedure matches their device-use rules.
AngersAges 2 years+ - NCT04187131Recruiting
AR brain tests and rehab for stroke neglect
This trial tests an augmented reality (AR) system to find and treat “neglect” after an acute stroke. If you qualify, it may help assess attention problems and guide rehabilitation exercises.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04944940Recruiting
Study tests blood, scans, and genes in SBMA and healthy men
This study looks for early “biomarkers” (measurable signs) in the body using blood tests, imaging scans, and sometimes other procedures in men with genetically confirmed spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA). The results may help future drug studies by showing better ways to track disease changes over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT04950218Recruiting
Study risks of heart problems in people with psoriasis
This study asks adults with psoriasis about factors that may be linked to heart problems. It aims to better understand who is at higher risk, which could help guide future prevention and care.
Hellerup, CopenhagneAges 18 years+ - NCT04971564Recruiting
Blood inflammation test study in sudden brain oxygen loss
This trial looks at blood “inflammation-related” biomarkers to understand what happens early after certain sudden brain events. It may help doctors predict outcomes and tailor treatment for people like those with stroke types that sometimes need a clot-removal procedure.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04974138RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing first stroke in people with high-risk blood pressure
This trial tests whether a study medicine regimen can help prevent a first stroke in people with hard-to-control “high homocysteine” risk factors linked to a specific gene type. You may qualify if you have certain blood pressure levels, a specific MTHFR gene result, and related blood test findings.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 45–74 - NCT04973579Recruiting
Stent plus heart surgery for high risk carotid patients
This trial looks at whether doing carotid artery stenting at the same time as heart surgery is safe and effective for people at high risk of stroke around the time of surgery. It targets people with significant carotid narrowing who also need heart surgery for specific heart problems.
KrakowAges 18 years+ - NCT04974151RecruitingPhase 4
Prevention trial for stroke risk in people with high blood pressure
This trial tests an approach to prevent first-time stroke and heart problems in people with high blood pressure who also have a specific genetic test result (MTHFR 677 TT). It may help by lowering risk before a first stroke happens.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 45–74 - NCT04981184Recruiting
Testing muscle signals to predict walking recovery after stroke
This study looks at surface muscle electrical signals (from electrodes on the skin) to understand and predict how well your balance and walking may improve after a first stroke. You might benefit by learning more about your recovery and by helping researchers find better ways to track progress.
KaunasAges 18–89 - NCT05004233Recruiting
Antiplatelet treatment imaging test for stroke patients
This study uses special microscope imaging (transmission electron microscopy) to look at tiny changes in platelets before and after starting an antiplatelet medicine. It’s testing whether platelets show clear structural signs around the start of treatment for a specific type of stroke.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT05013736Recruiting
Study to test recovery in babies with brain injury
This study looks at how well babies recover after certain types of brain injuries that happen around birth, such as stroke, bleeding, or lack of oxygen. You might join if your baby fits the specific age range and has a confirmed injury on brain imaging.
Madison, WisconsinAges birth–2 years - NCT05028855Recruiting
Testing brain blood-flow control in recent carotid or MCA narrowing
This study tests how well your brain controls its own blood flow (“cerebral autoregulation”) after a recent TIA or ischemic stroke caused by a narrowed carotid or MCA artery. It may help researchers understand why symptoms happen and how to better assess brain circulation after stroke.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT05041387Recruiting
Collecting standard care data for nerve and muscle tests
This study collects information from people who may have a nerve or muscle problem or a nerve-degenerating illness, based on the usual care they already receive. It may help researchers understand symptoms and test results in real-world patients.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT05048004Recruiting
Test of a heart procedure during atrial fibrillation ablation
This trial studies whether adding a specific technique during a first-time catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation can improve safety or outcomes. It may help doctors understand risks related to small blood clots during the procedure.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05085210Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve parts of lost vision
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (tRNS) plus visual training can improve visual field problems after a stroke. It may help some people regain better visual perception in the area they lost.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05093673Recruiting
Brain stimulation for language recovery after stroke
This study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum can improve word-finding and language skills in people with aphasia after a left-sided stroke. It’s meant for people who are months past their stroke and still have naming difficulties.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05105633RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Tenecteplase for basilar stroke within an extended time window
This trial tests whether giving a clot-busting medicine (tenecteplase) can help people with a specific type of stroke caused by a basilar artery blockage, even if treatment starts later than usual. It aims to improve brain recovery and function by reopening the blocked artery.
Bankstown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05156736Recruiting
Study of early heart artery disease in South Asians
This study looks at early buildup of plaque in heart arteries in young adults from Pakistan. It may help doctors understand why this happens earlier and guide better prevention and screening.
Karachi, SindhAges 35–65
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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.
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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.