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Chronic Stroke clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Chronic Stroke — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
21 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting
The research picture
Chronic Stroke has 21 registered US clinical trials, 8 of them open to new participants right now — about 38% of the total.
- 8
- recruiting participants now
- 38%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Personalized Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke Recovery
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
NCT06286800
Exoskeleton Research: Myoelectric Orthosis for Rehab of Severe Chronic Arm Motor Deficits
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT05296408
Wireless Nerve Stimulation Device To Enhance Recovery After Stroke
Baylor Research Institute
NCT04534556
Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Mechanisms
NYU Langone Health
NCT06716112
Home-based FES Training in People With Chronic Stroke
University of Illinois at Chicago
NCT05849532
Effect of NMES on Balance and Fall Risk in Chronic Stroke
University of Illinois at Chicago
NCT04957355
Psychedelic Healing: Adjunct Therapy Harnessing Opened Malleability
Johns Hopkins University
NCT07053917
Hand and Arm Motor Recovery Via Non-invasive Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation After Stroke
University of Washington
NCT05591196
Outcomes and Health Economics of Stroke Using Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
MedRhythms
NCT06051539
Reflex Excitability in Post-stroke Stiff-Knee Gait
MetroHealth Medical Center
NCT04947865
Hand Rehabilitation Study for Stroke Patients
University of California, San Francis
NCT03148106
Brain Stimulation for Improving Cognition in Chronic Stroke (NEPTUNE)
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT04655963
intenSive UpPer Extremity Recovery Program for Chronic Stroke (SUPER)
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT05689502
Alternative Therapies for Improving Motor Impairment, Fall-risk and Overall Physical Function
University of Illinois at Chicago
NCT03758846
Can Patients With Chronic Stroke Regain Living Independence by Daily Energizing With Biophoton Generators
First Institute of All Medicines
NCT06049849
Quantifying the Role of Sensory Systems Processing in Post-Stroke Walking Recovery
University of Cincinnati
NCT04553198
Facilitators and Barriers to the Clinical Implementation of MR-001
MedRhythms
NCT06003790
Assessing Leg Control in People With Chronic Stroke
University of Minnesota
NCT03271463
Post-stroke Fatigue, Inflammation, tDCS
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT05330988
Feasibility of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment®-BIG Intervention in Stroke
University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT03602443
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Manipulative Therapies to Regain Function Post Stroke
Abington Memorial Hospital
NCT03352232
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Chronic Stroke Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 21 US studies indexed under Chronic Stroke, and 8 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 38% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Chronic Stroke shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 2 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Chronic Stroke is led by University of Illinois at Chicago with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 21 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Chronic Stroke?
PlainTrial tracks 21 US clinical trials for Chronic Stroke, of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Chronic Stroke?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.