Clinical trials
Stroke clinical trials
A loss of blood flow to part of the brain, a medical emergency. We’re tracking 1,754 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05922644Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for consciousness recovery after brain bleed
This trial studies whether short-term spinal cord stimulation can help people regain consciousness after an intracerebral hemorrhage (brain bleed). It’s mainly for patients whose brain function tests suggest they are in a minimally conscious state and who are medically stable enough for the procedure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05929027Recruiting
At-home gaming and exercise after stroke
This study tests whether an at-home program using gaming and hand exercises can improve arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. It may help you practice more comfortably at home with regular remote check-ins.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT05937685Recruiting
Lower blood pressure after a heart or stroke event
This trial tests ways to help lower blood pressure in people who have had a heart attack or stroke and are at higher risk for more problems. If your blood pressure is high, the program may help reduce risk by getting it under better control.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 35 years+ - NCT05951101Recruiting
Device to close an irregular heartbeat heart pocket safely
This trial tests the Zenith system, a device that seals off a heart area called the left atrial appendage to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). You may be eligible if you have AF and a doctor recommends LAA closure, and you can return for follow-up scans and visits.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05953584RecruitingPhase 2
Etavopivat for preventing stroke risk in sickle cell children
This trial studies etavopivat to see if it can improve blood-flow measurements in the brain that predict future stroke risk in children with sickle cell disease. If you qualify, you would take the study medicine and be monitored with brain blood-flow testing.
Raipur, ChhattisgarhAges 12–16 - NCT05955326RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a stroke drug to improve recovery after ischemic stroke
This trial tests whether sovateltide is safe and can improve recovery in people with an acute ischemic stroke. It focuses on patients who start the study drug within 24 hours of symptom onset and do not have bleeding in the brain.
Guntur, Andhra PradeshAges 18–78 - NCT05963698Recruiting
Closing off a heart pouch to prevent stroke
This study tests a procedure that seals off the left atrial appendage (a small heart pouch) to help prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. You may be considered if your stroke risk is high and you are already on blood-thinner medicine.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06008743Recruiting
Robotic and computer rehab for walking after stroke
This study uses robotic equipment and computer modeling to create a personalized rehabilitation program. Researchers are looking for healthy adults and adults who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago to see if these tools can improve walking.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–80 - NCT06014723Recruiting
Balloon angioplasty for recent minor stroke or TIA
This study tests a balloon procedure to open a narrowed artery in the brain to prevent further strokes. It is for people who recently had a mild stroke or high-risk TIA from a significant blockage.
Changchun, JilinAges 30–80 - NCT06021808Recruiting
LAA clip vs. blood thinners to prevent stroke in non-paroxysmal AF
This study compares two ways to prevent stroke in people with persistent or long-standing atrial fibrillation (AF): taking a blood thinner (NOAC) or having a minimally invasive procedure to clip off the left atrial appendage (LAA). The goal is to see which approach works better at preventing stroke without causing major bleeding.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06027788Recruiting
Embolic protection during heart valve surgery
This trial tests a device that may help protect your brain from small particles during heart valve surgery. It is for people 60 and older having certain types of valve replacement or repair.
North Little Rock, ArkansasAges 60 years+ - NCT06029491Recruiting
Studying a new suction device for stroke treatment
This trial tests a new device that removes blood clots in the brain using suction. It is for people having a large-vessel ischemic stroke who can be treated within 8 hours of symptoms starting.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06039176Recruiting
Learning from the HeartMate 3 device
This study looks at information from the HeartMate 3 LVAD device to learn more about how it works and what it can tell us about the future. It may help people with advanced heart failure who need this specific device.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06061757Recruiting
Combining 4D-ICE and TEE imaging for heart closure
This trial tests a new imaging method (4D-ICE) used alongside a standard ultrasound (TEE) during a heart procedure to close the left atrial appendage, a small pouch in the heart where clots can form in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if the new method makes the procedure safer and more precise.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18–80 - NCT06062693Recruiting
Home Hand Training with Sensors for Better Dexterity
This study tests a new home-based hand training system using sensors to help improve hand movement and dexterity in people with Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or stroke. It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
LucerneAges 18–99 - NCT06073106Recruiting
Frailty prevention study for older Asian adults
This trial tests a program to prevent frailty in people aged 50 and older of Asian descent who have recently been diagnosed with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, knee osteoarthritis, or breast cancer. The goal is to help you stay strong and healthy as you recover.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 50 years+ - NCT06075628Recruiting
CT scan study after LAA closure procedure
This study looks at long-term outcomes after LAA closure (a procedure to reduce stroke risk) by reviewing CT scans of the device. It aims to learn if blood flow around the device affects healing and future health.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06085612Recruiting
How carotid artery blockage affects blood flow in the retina
This trial examines how a narrowing of the main neck artery (carotid stenosis) impacts blood flow in the retina using a special eye test called automated retinal oximetry. The goal is to better understand how this blockage affects eye health.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT06091332RecruitingPhase 2
Sirolimus for brainstem cavernoma bleeding
This trial tests if sirolimus, a medicine that may help reduce abnormal blood vessels, can prevent another brain bleed in people who recently had a bleed from a brainstem cavernoma. You would receive either sirolimus or a placebo to see if it works.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06091319Recruiting
Florbetaben imaging for vascular amyloid after heart or brain event
This trial tests whether florbetaben, a special dye, can show amyloid buildup in blood vessels after a recent heart attack, chest pain episode, or stroke. It aims to help doctors better understand and prevent future events.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06092814Recruiting
Brain stimulation to boost language after stroke
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current (tACS) applied to the scalp can improve language abilities in people with aphasia after a stroke. Healthy volunteers are also needed as a comparison group.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT06108414RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose vs standard-dose blood thinner for older adults with atrial fibrillation
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the blood thinner rivaroxaban works as well as the standard dose for people 70 and older with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to find the safest dose to prevent strokes while reducing bleeding risks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 70 years+ - NCT06124248Recruiting
RISE program to help stroke survivors sit less and move more
This study tests if a program called RISE can help people who have had a stroke reduce the amount of time they spend sitting. The goal is to see if it helps improve recovery and daily life after returning home from the hospital.
's-Hertogenbosch, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06133179Recruiting
Super-resolution brain ultrasound for stroke patients
This trial tests a new 3D ultrasound technique to get clearer images of blood flow in the brain after a stroke, which could help doctors better understand and treat the damage.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,754 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.