Clinical trials
Stroke clinical trials
A loss of blood flow to part of the brain, a medical emergency. We’re tracking 1,681 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06368323Recruiting
Choir singing for people with aphasia after stroke
This study tests if singing in a community choir can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. It focuses on those who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and who speak English or French at home.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06324188Recruiting
Early ablation for afib to prevent stroke in high-risk patients
This trial tests whether an early procedure (catheter ablation) for atrial fibrillation (AF) can prevent strokes in people with a high risk of stroke. The goal is to see if this treatment is safer and more effective than standard care for patients with other health conditions.
Multiple LocationsAges 18 years+ - NCT06323629Recruiting
Speech improvement using self-feedback for people with aphasia
This study tests a new way to help people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. It uses a technique where you repeat your own words to improve your speech.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06305949Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve swallowing after stroke
This trial tests a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it helps improve swallowing after a first-time stroke. It is designed for people who are at least 3 weeks post-stroke and still have swallowing problems.
Bucheon-siAges 19 years+ - NCT06312631Recruiting
Home glove helps stroke survivors use their arm
This study tests a home-use glove (SaeboGlove®) that may help people who had a stroke grip and hold objects with their hand. It looks at how using the glove affects arm function and what factors help people stick with the program.
ToulouseAges 18–90 - NCT06289985Recruiting
Expanding clot removal for medium vessel strokes
This trial tests a new approach to see if removing clots from medium-sized brain blood vessels can help more patients recover from stroke. It aims to expand the use of a standard clot-removal procedure to people with less severe symptoms or blockages in smaller vessels.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06289569Recruiting
Home therapy for recovery after stroke-related dementia
This trial tests a home-based therapy program for people who have had a stroke that led to vascular dementia. The therapy focuses on improving arm and hand movement, and it is done remotely with a caregiver's help.
Houston, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT06253000Recruiting
Heat vs. Freezing for the Back of the Heart
This trial tests two ways to treat the back wall of the heart's left chamber in people with stubborn atrial fibrillation. It compares radiofrequency (heat) and cryoablation (freezing) to see which is safer and works better.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT06234124Recruiting
A shoe to improve walking after stroke
This study tests a special shoe that changes friction to help improve walking for people who have had a stroke. It lasts 6 months and involves daily exercises at home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06230718Recruiting
Thinking about moving your arm after stroke
This study tests if thinking about moving your arm (motor imagery) and watching a video of arm movements can help you move better after a stroke. It uses a technique called EMG to measure muscle signals while you try or imagine moving.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 18–99 - NCT06231810Recruiting
Tracking touch signals in the nervous system
This study measures how your body processes a touch signal from your hand to your brain. It compares healthy young adults and people with stroke to understand how the nervous system changes after a stroke.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06241209Recruiting
Vision rehab for hemianopsia after stroke or brain injury
This study tests a vision rehabilitation program for people who lost part of their vision on the same side in both eyes after a stroke or brain injury. The program uses flashing lights to help retrain your brain, so it is important that you do not have seizures triggered by lights.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06241677Recruiting
Clot-busting therapy for stroke patients on blood thinners
This study tests whether giving a clot-busting medicine through an IV can help people who have had a stroke while taking a common blood thinner (apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, or rivaroxaban). It may be an option if your last dose of the blood thinner was 12 to 48 hours before the stroke and you arrive at the hospital within 4.5 hours of symptoms starting.
Hong KongAges 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+ - NCT06207591Recruiting
Brain implant study for locked-in communication
This study tests a new brain implant (CortiCom) that may help people who are locked-in or nearly locked-in communicate again. It involves surgery to place the device in the brain and requires a caregiver and commitment to follow-up visits.
UtrechtAges 18–70 - NCT06203626Recruiting
Portable MRI for brain imaging at the bedside
This study is testing a new, portable MRI machine that can be used right at your bedside. It aims to see if it can take clear pictures of the brain for people with strokes, brain conditions, or symptoms of a brain problem.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT06192342Recruiting
Breathing machine settings for brain injury patients
This study looks at how different breathing machine settings affect people with new brain or spinal cord injuries who need help breathing. It only includes people with healthy lungs to see which ventilator settings work best.
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 16 years+ - NCT06152328Recruiting
Virtual reality mirror therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether virtual reality mirror therapy can help people recover arm movement after a stroke. It is for people who had an ischemic stroke a few months ago and still have some arm weakness.
Bolu, MerkezAges 40–80 - 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 - NCT04434807Recruiting
Surgery soon after brain bleed vs standard care
This trial tests whether removing a certain type of brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) very early, using a minimally invasive surgery approach, improves outcomes compared with standard treatment. It may help people whose bleed is large enough and who can have surgery within a strict time window.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06041581Enrolling by invitation
Insomnia treatment study for heart health
This study tests whether treating insomnia can help lower your risk for heart disease. If you have trouble sleeping and certain heart risk factors, you may be able to join.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 40 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stroke?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,681 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.