Stroke Clinical Trials

Recruiting stroke studies with sites across the US, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily. Free to join — find one near you below.

Clinical trials study new ways to prevent, detect, or treat stroke. Joining one can give you access to investigational treatments and close monitoring by a specialist research team — at no cost — while helping advance care for others. Below are recruiting stroke studies with sites across the US; use the location tools to find ones near you.

What to expect

Screening first. The study team reviews your eligibility before anything else — there's no obligation to continue.
Informed consent. You'll get a full explanation of the study, its potential risks and benefits, and can withdraw at any time.
No cost to you. Study visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are covered; many studies reimburse travel.

Recruiting stroke trials

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REstoring Flow by REvascularization With Submaximal Angioplasty in Hemodynamic IntraCranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis

for Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease

1 site in Cleveland

Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University

Sex: All·Age: 30 - 90

Code: NCT03729817

The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Gait Training Program Based on Telerehabilitation After Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: University of Exeter

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07623018

The Disrupted Bodily Self of Patients

for Stroke

Sponsor: University of Geneva, Switzerland

Sex: All·Age: 20 - 85

Code: NCT04957576

Optimal Dosing of High-Intensity Locomotor Training for Step Attainment and Locomotor Outcomes in Stroke Patients Undergoing Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

for Stroke

1 site in New York

Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 95

Code: NCT06637839

Effects of Task-Oriented Sit-to-Stand Training Using Immersive VR and PNF on Quality of Life in Chronic Stroke: Trial Protocol

for Stroke

Sponsor: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

Sex: All·Age: 35 - 71

Code: NCT07713446

Clinical Efficacy of Exoskeleton Assistance for Individuals Post-Stroke

for Stroke

1 site in Atlanta

Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 85

Code: NCT06064604

A Study on the Application of Positive Psychological Counseling Based on "Dou Bao" Software in Patients With Post-stroke Depression

for Stroke

Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07336888

Relaxin Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Sponsor: Deeptankar DeMazumder

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07359872·Phase 1, Phase 2

Improving Awareness for Spatial Neglect With tDCS

for Stroke

Sponsor: University of Geneva, Switzerland

Sex: All·Age: 20 - 85

Code: NCT04845529

Computerized Decision Support to Prevent Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation

for Atrial Fibrillation

2 sites incl. Edgewood

Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06355986

Assessment of Safety and Effectiveness of Spatial StimelMD (SSMD) in Subjects With Upper Limb Neuromotor Impairments

for Stroke

Sponsor: Motion Informatics LTD

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT07396922

Visual Restoration Using Focused Ultrasound Stimulation and Immersive Virtual Reality After Stroke

for Stroke

1 site in Durham

Sponsor: Duke University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06875206

AI-Assisted Workflow for Occult Atrial Fibrillation Detection After Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Randomized Trial

for Atrial Fibrillation

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07540065

PIRe 2.0: A Stepped-Care Model for Involving Relatives Across Sectors

for Brain Injuries, Acute

Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07590726

This Study Evaluates the Use of a Data-driven Lower Limb Exoskeleton Controller for Stroke Rehabilitation.

for Stroke

1 site in Ann Arbor

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07616167

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Endovascular Stroke Thrombectomy

for Ischemic Stroke

Sponsor: Population Health Research Institute

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07511543·Phase 3

Smartwatch-Guided Secondary Prevention After Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest

Sex: All·Age: 40 - 75

Code: NCT07640360

Experimental PBT Study in Fall-prone Subjects

for Stroke

Sponsor: University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT07654335

Immuno-inflammatory Profile and Response to Ischemic Stroke Reperfusion Therapies (IMMUNOSTROKE)

for Stroke

Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 90

Code: NCT04701619

Prevention of Infection of the Respiratory Tract Through Application of Non-Invasive Methods of Secretion Suctioning

for Intubation Complication

Sponsor: Hospital San Carlos, Madrid

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06113939·Phase 4

Tenecteplase (TNK) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)

for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Sponsor: Gaurav Gupta, MD

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT06696131·Phase 1

BurtVision™ for Arm Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke Survivors:

for Stroke

Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT04940403

Stroke Cerebral Reorganization Pathways (SPECTRE)

for Brain Diseases

Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT06784518

Proprioceptive Error Correction for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation

for Ischemic Stroke

Sponsor: Sungkyunkwan University

Sex: All·Age: 19+

Code: NCT07156955

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Effect of Mental Arithmetic Priming on Gait and Balance in Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: Lebanese University

Sex: All·Age: 60 - 80

Code: NCT07327814

Individual vs Co-Treatment in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation and Evaluation

for Stroke

1 site in Nashville

Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07411534

Potential for Recovery of Voluntary Finger Extension After Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: University College, London

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07592247

Studying Fatigue and Movement After Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07594938

Brain-controlled Spinal Cord Stimulation in Participants With Chronic Stroke for Lower and Upper Limb Rehabilitation

for Stroke

Sponsor: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07610850

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Investigating Central Contributions to Fatigue Using Non-invasive Brain Stimulation

for Stroke

Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07613970·Phase 1, Phase 2

A Study of Probiotics in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

for Ischemic Stroke

Sponsor: Capital Medical University

Sex: All·Age: 60+

Code: NCT07651332·Phase 2

Medico-Economic Evaluation of MRI Versus CT as Diagnostic Imaging Strategies in Patients With Suspected Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Two-Arm Parallel Trial.

for Stroke

Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07719374

Cilostazol for Prevention of Recurrent Stroke Trial

for Stroke Recurrence

1 site in Stanford

Sponsor: Stanford University

Sex: All·Age: 40+

Code: NCT07174414·Phase 3

Development and Efficacy of a Novel, Cost-Effective Gait Training Device Utilized at Home for Stroke Survivors

for Stroke

1 site in West Orange

Sponsor: Healing Innovations

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT07250425

Overground Virtual Reality (VR) Gait Rehabilitation for Stroke

for Stroke

1 site in Indianapolis

Sponsor: Indiana University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07676578

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Lumbar Spinal Manipulation in Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT07619586

Behavioral Intervention and Guided Stepping Training Early Post-Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: University of Alberta

Sex: All·Age: 50+

Code: NCT07702643

Clinical Feasibility & Validation of the Augmented Reality GlenxRose Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Programs

for Acquired Brain Injury

Sponsor: University of Alberta

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT05897593

CiLostAzol for pReventIon of Recurrent sTroke in Africa

for Stroke

Sponsor: Northern California Institute of Research and Education

Sex: All·Age: 30+

Code: NCT06919835·Phase 3

Prognostic Value of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound in the Clinical Evolution of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke. The TRADE-AIS Study

for Stroke

Sponsor: Jose Ivan Rodriguez de Molina Serrano

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07004790

Walking and Thinking - Brain Activity During Complex Walking in Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07624630

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Stroke Rehabilitation Through Intensive Exercise

for Stroke

Sponsor: The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07650500

Telestroke Triage in Suspected Stroke Patients

for Stroke

Sponsor: NyikaKruyt

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07657117

Development of a Genomics-based Multimodal Prediction Model for Post-stroke Vascular Dementia

for Stroke

Sponsor: Seyoung Shin

Sex: All·Age: 19+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07660263

Pilot Trial of Robotic Hand Therapy After Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07706621

TeleStroke-Guided Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Oman

for Ischemic Stroke, Acute

Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07721129·Phase 4

Anti-inflammatory and Anti-thrombotic Therapy With colcHicine and Low Dose Rivaroxaban for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Reduction in Ischemic Stroke

for Ischemic Stroke

Sponsor: Brazilian Clinical Research Institute

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06396858·Phase 4

Efficacy of a Bilateral Robotic Treatment in Chronic Patients

for Stroke

Sponsor: University of Pisa

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT07259876

Effects of Plantar Vibration on Gait and Balance in Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT07551141

Prospective Observational Multimodal Neuromonitoring in Adult NSICU Patients

for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal

1 site in Dallas

Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07577713

Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Early Stroke Recovery

for Anxiety

1 site in New York

Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 79

Code: NCT07639606

Neuroplastic Changes Due to an Exercise Intervention That Aid in Lower Limb Recovery After Subcortical Stroke

for Subcortical Lesions

2 sites in Atlanta

Sponsor: Emory University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT07663292

REmifentanil And Dexmedetomidine for EarlY Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering in ICH.

for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Sponsor: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07695220

Digital Technology-Informed Stroke Rehabilitation

for Stroke

1 site in Salt Lake City

Sponsor: University of Utah

Sex: All·Age: 30 - 85

Code: NCT07698522

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Screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Cognitive Function in Individuals With History of Stroke

for Stroke

1 site in Bethesda

Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 99

Code: NCT06615973

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Master Study Protocol for the Cohort of the Specialist Network Stroke (SN Stroke)(Stroke-CORE)

for Intracerebral Haemorrhage

Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Sex: All·Age: All ages

Code: NCT07553650

EMG-Directed Virtual-Reality Training for Motor Stroke Rehabilitation

for Stroke

Sponsor: Imperial College London

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07705256

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Botulinum Toxin-Treated Patients With Post-Stroke Ankle Plantar Flexor Spasticity

for Stroke

Sponsor: Pamukkale University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07695038

Environmental-perturbation Balance Training Improves Functional Outcomes in Patients With Subacute Stroke

for Stroke

Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Shenyang

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 85

Code: NCT07697794

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Morphological and Functional Characteristics of Intercostal Muscles in Stroke Patients and Their Relationship With Clinical Parameters

for Stroke

Sponsor: Marmara University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07670585

Stroke clinical trials — common questions

Are stroke clinical trials free to join?

Yes. Participating in a stroke clinical trial is free — study-related visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are provided at no cost to you. Many studies also reimburse travel and time. You never pay to take part.

Who can join a stroke clinical trial?

Each stroke study sets its own eligibility criteria — typically based on age, medical history, current treatments, and overall health. Every trial listed here shows its criteria, and the study team confirms your eligibility before enrollment. You can review and apply to any that look like a fit.

How do I find a stroke trial near me?

Use the location controls above. We'll show recruiting stroke trials with sites near you, sorted by distance. You can widen the radius or share your exact location for the closest matches.

How many stroke trials are recruiting right now?

We're currently tracking roughly 315 recruiting stroke trials with US sites, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily.

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