Clinical trials
Stroke clinical trials
A loss of blood flow to part of the brain, a medical emergency. We’re tracking 1,749 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06405594Recruiting
Studying sentence production in aphasia
This study looks at how people with aphasia (language trouble after a stroke) produce sentences, compared to healthy adults. By understanding these brain processes, researchers hope to improve language recovery strategies.
College Park, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06405750Recruiting
Study of the left atrial appendage during open-heart surgery
This study looks at a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage during open-heart surgery. It aims to learn more about heart rhythm problems and blood clots, which may help improve future treatments.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06412237Recruiting
Wearable robot hand brace for stroke recovery
This trial tests a wearable robotic hand brace to help you move your arm and hand after a stroke. It is for people who are at least 6 months past their first stroke, have some arm strength, and can have a caregiver help with home exercises.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT06416371Recruiting
Eye vessel leakage study for mild stroke survivors
This study uses eye scans to see if blood vessel leakage in the retina (back of the eye) is linked to small vessel disease in the brain after a mild stroke. It may help doctors better understand and monitor this condition.
EdinburghAges 18 years+ - NCT06429332RecruitingPhase 4
Care bundle study for brain bleed on CT scan
This trial is testing a set of standard care steps (a 'care bundle') for people who have a sudden brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) that shows up on a CT scan. It aims to see if this bundle improves recovery and outcomes.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06441552Recruiting
How people recover after a stroke
This study follows people recovering from a first stroke or a stroke that doesn't cause new disability. The goal is to understand the natural recovery process after a stroke.
HaifaAges 18–85 - NCT06443008Recruiting
Biofeedback training for arm function after stroke
This study tests whether a special feedback device that detects muscle signals can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is designed for people aged 65 and older.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 65–80 - NCT06443268Recruiting
Stroke and quality of life study with caregivers
This study looks at quality of life for people who have had a recent stroke or mini-stroke, and their caregivers. You and a close relative or friend both take part in interviews and surveys over time.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06466772Recruiting
Personalized walking therapy after stroke
This study tests a new therapy that uses personalized electrical stimulation to help people who have trouble walking after a stroke or brain bleed. It aims to improve how your brain and muscles work together for better walking.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06471127Recruiting
Brain changes after stroke that causes language problems
This study looks at how the brain rewires itself after a stroke that causes aphasia (language problems). It uses brain scans to understand changes in brain networks, which may help improve recovery treatments.
Madison, WisconsinAges 40–90 - NCT06472622RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study of pain and effort
This study uses brain scans to understand how people experience pain and effort. It compares healthy volunteers to people with ME/CFS to see if there are differences in brain activity.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT06474507Recruiting
Calculus Bovis Sativus for Stroke Recovery
This study tests an investigational traditional Chinese medicine called Calculus Bovis Sativus (CBS) for people who have had an ischemic stroke or have small vessel disease in the brain. It aims to see if CBS can help recovery and is safe to use.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06483230Recruiting
Arm recovery program for stroke survivors
This study tests a new way to help stroke survivors improve arm and hand movement. If you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have moderate arm weakness, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06506279Recruiting
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a new brain stimulation device to help people recover arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for those who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have moderate arm weakness.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 22–75 - NCT06489470Recruiting
Surgery for severe stroke in the middle cerebral artery
This trial tests a surgery called strobectomy for people with a major stroke in the middle cerebral artery. It might help if you are within 48 hours of symptoms and have no other serious brain conditions.
Rostock, Mecklenburg-VorpommernAges 18 years+ - NCT06493747Recruiting
Acupuncture and brain stimulation for stroke-related speech loss
This trial tests whether combining acupuncture with a non-invasive brain stimulation method can help people recover speech after a stroke. It is for people who had their first stroke on the left side of the brain at least one month ago.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 25–75 - NCT06497790Recruiting
Validating a swallowing screening for stroke patients
This study is testing a German version of a swallowing screening tool (BJH-SDS-G) for stroke patients. It aims to identify swallowing problems early.
Giesen, HesseAges 18–100 - NCT06498323RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing TNK vs TPA for stroke in a mobile unit
This trial compares two clot-busting medicines, TNK and TPA, given through an IV in a special ambulance (Mobile Stroke Unit) to treat acute ischemic stroke. The goal is to see which drug works better when started quickly after symptoms begin.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT06511934Recruiting
BrainGate2 tablet trial for tetraplegia
This trial tests a brain-computer interface (BrainGate2) system for people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs). It aims to see if the system can help you control a tablet computer using only your brain signals. This is for people who were already in the BrainGate2 study.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06519292Recruiting
Heart side effects from immunotherapy in cancer patients
This trial looks at whether immunotherapy drugs (checkpoint inhibitors) cause heart problems in people with certain cancers. It will help doctors understand who is at risk and how to monitor for side effects.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 50 years+ - NCT06525168RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of DA414 in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a new medicine called DA414 in healthy people to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. It may help researchers understand the right dose for future studies.
Wuhan, Hubei.ChinaAges 18–45 - NCT06525987Recruiting
Exercise coaching for brain health after small stroke
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program, guided by a coach over video calls, can help improve brain function and connectivity in people who have had a small stroke. The program is designed for people aged 60 and older with a history of lacunar stroke who are not very active but otherwise have minimal disability.
Avezzano, L'AquilaAges 60 years+ - NCT06527742Recruiting
Body health and recovery during rehabilitation
This study looks at how body composition, frailty, and function change during rehabilitation. It may help understand recovery patterns.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,749 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.