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
- NCT05545605Recruiting
Sodium oligomannate to prevent thinking problems after stroke
This trial tests whether sodium oligomannate can help prevent or lessen memory and thinking problems that can happen after a first stroke. It may help people who are recently hospitalized for ischemic stroke and have mild cognitive decline risk.
Guangzhou, BaiyunAges 18–80 - NCT05550077Recruiting
Imaging study for narrowed brain arteries after stroke
This trial uses a detailed eye/brain imaging test (optical coherence tomography) to study people with significantly narrowed brain arteries after certain stroke-like events. It may help researchers better understand and monitor this condition to improve care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05604534Recruiting
MRI tests to improve brain scan measurements
This study uses MRI scans to check and improve how medical teams measure brain changes. If you’re eligible, you’ll complete MRI safety screening and imaging while the team studies which scan measurements work best.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05618990Recruiting
Trying optimized MRI scans for clearer imaging
This study tests improved MRI scan settings to get clearer images. You may be able to take part if you’re able to safely have an MRI and you meet basic study consent and contraception rules.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05644314Recruiting
Drug-coated stent for narrowed vertebral arteries
This trial studies whether a drug-coated stent placed in a narrowed vertebral artery can improve outcomes for people with artery narrowing from plaque. It also looks at how safe the stent is, since it requires specific blood-thinning medicines around the procedure.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05653440RecruitingPhase 2
Naming therapy training for chronic post-stroke aphasia
This Phase 2 trial studies a speech therapy approach that teaches people with aphasia how to name words, using different learning methods. You may be able to join if your language problem started after a stroke and has lasted more than 6 months.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05653466RecruitingPhase 2
Telehealth therapy schedule for stroke-related aphasia patients
This trial tests an approach that adjusts therapy scheduling for people with long-lasting (over 6 months) language problems after a stroke. It may help some patients by matching the therapy timing to what works best for them.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05674604Recruiting
Cryoneurolysis to reduce knee and shoulder pain in hospital
This trial tests whether a procedure called cryoneurolysis can reduce pain in people recovering from certain recent brain or nerve injuries (like stroke or traumatic brain injury). It may be helpful if you have either hemiplegic shoulder pain or knee pain from osteoarthritis while you’re in inpatient rehab.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT05703386Recruiting
Study MRI changes in small-vessel stroke disease
This study looks at how “small-vessel” changes in the brain develop after an ischemic stroke, using repeated MRI scans. It may help researchers better understand what causes these changes and how to track them over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05706831Recruiting
Music and gentle brain stimulation after neurological injury
This trial tests whether combining music with gentle electrical brain stimulation can improve symptoms after a neurologic event, such as language and attention problems. It’s meant for adults who are living with effects of stroke and certain levels of reduced awareness.
Bari, BaAges 18 years+ - NCT05718622Recruiting
EECP for people with stable first stroke and blocked artery
This study looks at whether EECP (a non-surgical therapy that helps blood flow) improves outcomes in people who recently had their first ischemic stroke and have a narrowed or blocked artery. It also aims to predict who may benefit most based on health data.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT05728840Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for new attention problems after brain injury
This study tests whether virtual reality (computer-generated) exercises can improve attention after a recent brain injury, most often stroke. You may be eligible if your brain injury happened within the last month and testing shows measurable attention difficulties.
LausanneAges 18 years+ - NCT05733416Recruiting
FDG PET/CT scan after unexplained stroke to find hidden cancer
This study checks whether doing an intensive scan using FDG PET/CT shortly after a “cryptogenic” (unexplained) ischemic stroke can uncover an underlying cause, such as cancer. If a hidden source is found earlier, it may help guide the next treatment steps.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05746221Recruiting
Study inflammation and brain small-vessel disease in adults 40+
This study looks at inflammation-related changes in people with “small-vessel disease” of the brain. It will follow participants over time to understand the condition better and see how brain symptoms may change.
NijmegenAges 40 years+ - NCT05766059Recruiting
Noninvasive brain stimulation to aid stroke or phantom limb pain rehab
This trial tests new, noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to help recovery after stroke weakness or after arm amputation with phantom limb pain. If you fit the type and timing of your condition, the study may help improve pain or hand/arm function without surgery.
Milan, LombardyAges 18–85 - NCT05774288Recruiting
Testing a device to close a heart opening called PFO
This trial studies whether a Cera™ device is safe and effective for closing a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a small hole in the heart. It is for adults whose PFO is linked to certain types of stroke or ongoing clot-related events.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT05780905RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide study for brain blood flow in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether semaglutide changes blood flow in the brain and the brain’s “barrier” (how well the brain is protected) in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand brain-related effects of diabetes treatment using scans and blood tests.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 40–65 - NCT05795686Recruiting
Study of the AVanCer day-center support program for patients
This study looks at how a day-center support program (AVanCer) affects patients and their caregivers. If you join, you may complete questionnaires and help researchers understand your experiences through assessments in French.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT05819008Recruiting
Online brain testing for people with neurological conditions
This trial studies how well a remote, online memory and thinking assessment works for people with neurological disorders or injuries. You may be invited if you can do the computer-based testing and speak Swedish.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT05826548Recruiting
Telerehabilitation program for memory, Parkinson’s, and stroke needs
This trial studies a home-based exercise and training program delivered by telerehabilitation (remote care) for people with mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. It may help improve day-to-day thinking and movement skills by supporting you with structured practice from home.
Lido, VeneziaAges 18–85 - NCT05832762Recruiting
Clot-buster procedure for blocked neck artery stroke
This trial studies whether an emergency clot-removal procedure through the blood vessels (endovascular treatment) helps people who have a stroke caused by a blocked internal carotid artery in the neck. It compares outcomes in patients treated urgently when imaging shows the blockage is likely the main cause.
Montpellier, FanceAges 18 years+ - NCT05836831RecruitingPhase 4
Tranexamic acid for sudden brain bleeding after stroke
This trial studies whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps blood clot) can improve outcomes after a spontaneous (not caused by injury) brain bleed. It is designed for adults who arrive soon after stroke symptoms start and meet several safety and timing requirements.
Guntur, Andhra PradeshAges 18–99 - NCT05842551Recruiting
Prism glasses and brain stimulation after stroke
This trial studies whether prism lenses and a mild brain-stimulation treatment can help people who have stroke-related “neglect,” where they don’t notice one side of the body or space. If you qualify, the goal is to see if these treatments improve attention and daily functioning after a recent ischemic stroke.
Bari, BaAges 18–90
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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.