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Stroke Patients clinical trials and research

• 13Clinical trials
• 14NIH research projects
• 8Countries

Newest Stroke Patients clinical trials

All recruiting trials (13)

• Deep phenotyping to explore recovery in young adults after stroke

  This project will test whether a detailed health and sample-collection approach (deep phenotyping) is practical and acceptable for people aged 18–55 who have had a stroke.

  Recruiting The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health · Heidelberg, Victoria and 1 other locations · NCT07019493

• Using mirror therapy to improve upper limb function in stroke patients

  This study is testing if different levels of mirror therapy can help stroke patients improve their arm movement and daily activities.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad · NCT06945211

• Personalized exercise program to improve walking in stroke patients

  This study tests if a personalized exercise program can help stroke patients improve their walking and balance better than a standard exercise routine.

  Recruiting The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Hksar · NCT06878677

• Feasibility of a home-based physiotherapy program with telerehabilitation after stroke

  A 16-week home-based physiotherapy program with tele-rehab is being tested to see if it can help stroke survivors do more therapy and improve motor function.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Glasgow Caledonian University · Bothwell and 3 other locations · NCT06871878

• Using gamified exercises to manage shoulder pain in stroke patients

  This study is testing if fun video exercises can help stroke patients reduce shoulder pain and improve how well they can use their arms.

  Recruiting University of Exeter · Exeter, Devon · NCT06863649

• Predicting language recovery in stroke patients

  This study is testing if a new language assessment can help predict how well stroke patients will recover their language skills soon after their stroke.

  Recruiting Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Créteil · NCT06817642

• Using patterned non-invasive brain stimulation (iTBS) to improve hand strength after chronic stroke

  This trial will test whether a high-dose patterned non-invasive brain stimulation (iTBS) can help people with chronic stroke regain hand muscle strength and motor control.

  Recruiting Duke University · Durham, North Carolina · NCT06765642

• Intensive CPAP therapy for stroke patients with sleep apnea

  This study is testing if extra support for using CPAP therapy can help stroke patients with sleep apnea recover better than standard care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Washington · Downey, California and 1 other locations · NCT06722755

• Using virtual reality to assess motor functions in stroke patients

  This study is testing a virtual reality system to see if it can help stroke patients better understand their arm and hand movements during rehabilitation.

  Recruiting Ankara University · Ankara · NCT06696469

• Optimizing ankle-foot orthosis choice to improve walking after stroke

  People at least three months after a stroke will try three modern carbon-fiber ankle-foot orthoses for one month each to see which helps walking, function, and quality of life the most.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University of Texas at Austin · Downey, California and 3 other locations · NCT06692686

• Comparing vestibular rehabilitation and conventional therapy for stroke patients

  This study is testing whether a special balance therapy works better than regular treatment for helping stroke patients improve their balance and reduce fatigue.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Mānsehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa · NCT06673771

• Examining the link between respiratory muscle strength and balance in stroke patients

  This study looks at how strong breathing muscles affect balance and movement in stroke patients compared to healthy people.

  Recruiting Kırıkkale University · Kirikkale · NCT06259877

• Combining robot-assisted therapy and task-oriented training for stroke rehabilitation

  This study is trying out a new way to help people recover from a stroke by using robot-assisted therapy and task-focused exercises to see if it improves their arm function and daily activities.

  Recruiting Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · Taoyuan, Taoyuan · NCT06258538

NIH-funded research (14)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• ARISE-CARE: Using AI to Improve Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients

  A stroke rehabilitation project uses AI to help therapists deliver higher-quality care and make documentation easier for clinicians, with patients who have had a stroke in mind.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11408762

• Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Movement After Stroke

  A new non-invasive technique called kilohertz Transcranial Magnetic Perturbation (kTMP) is being tested to improve arm movement in people who have chronic stroke.

  NIH research Magnetic Tides, INC. · El Cerrito, United States · NIH-11397366

• Abbreviated heart MRI to quickly find stroke causes

  A short MRI-based test is being developed to quickly and affordably identify the cause of an acute ischemic stroke in patients.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11310485

• New AI approach to detect and predict atrial fibrillation after stroke

  A patient-friendly AI-based method is being developed to spot atrial fibrillation early in people who have had a stroke, using wearable heart-rate signals.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11292390

• Improving arm function recovery in stroke patients using advanced technology.

  This study is looking to improve recovery for stroke patients by using smart technology to better understand how they move and feel right after a stroke, so that their rehabilitation can be personalized and more effective.

  NIH research Veterans Health Administration · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11262788

• Using bionic exoskeletons to help stroke patients regain upper limb function

  This study is testing new bionic devices that use muscle signals to help stroke patients regain movement and control of their arms and hands, making recovery easier and more effective.

  NIH research University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11175712

• MIND Diet for Dementia Prevention After Stroke

  This project explores if a special diet called the MIND diet can help prevent memory and thinking problems in people who have recently had an ischemic stroke.

  NIH research Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, United States · NIH-11134717

• Understanding Blood Thinners for Older Stroke Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

  This project helps doctors choose the best blood thinner for older patients who have had a stroke and also have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.

  NIH research Ut Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, United States · NIH-11132827

• Improving driving skills in veterans who have had strokes

  This study is all about helping veterans who have had strokes get back on the road safely by using driving simulators to practice their skills in a safe setting, so they can regain their independence without the risks of driving on real roads.

  NIH research VA Northern California Health Care Sys · Mather, United States · NIH-11110013

• New methods to detect and predict atrial fibrillation in post-stroke patients

  This study is looking to make it easier to spot atrial fibrillation in people who have had a stroke by using smart technology that can read signals from wearable devices, helping to catch any heart issues early so that doctors can provide the right care and prevent future strokes.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11041068

• Using bionic exoskeletons to help stroke patients regain movement.

  This study is exploring new ways to help stroke patients regain their movement and independence by using special robotic suits that they can control with their muscles, making rehab more effective and easier for them.

  NIH research University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-10928489

• Using bionic exoskeletons to help stroke patients regain arm function

  This study is all about creating helpful robotic devices for stroke survivors to improve their arm and hand movement, using special technology that reads muscle signals, so they can get better and regain their independence in everyday activities.

  NIH research University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-10914082

• Using advanced MRI to improve treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients

  This study is looking at a new way to use special MRI scans to find brain areas that are still healthy enough to treat after a stroke, even if it's been a while since the stroke happened, so that more patients can get the help they need to recover.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-10794203

• Improving recovery for stroke patients using a robotic device and MRI.

  This study is looking to help stroke patients recover better by using a special robotic device for movement training while keeping an eye on their brain activity with advanced MRI scans, to see how well the training works compared to those who don’t receive it.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-10408129

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How many Stroke Patients clinical trials are recruiting right now?

13, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), United Kingdom (2 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials), Pakistan (2 trials), Australia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

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