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Stroke, Acute

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25 US clinical trials · 11 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 2,039 participants

Delay AvoIding Primary Evaluation for ThRombectomy of Acute StrokE Patients With Large Vessel OCclusion in the Angiography SuiTe

Santiago Ortega Gutierrez

NCT06825897

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Focused Intensive Repeated Stepping During Inpatient Rehabilitation Poststroke - A Quality Improvement Project

Indiana University

NCT05393661

RECRUITING 1,060 participants

Treatment With Endovascular Intervention for STroke Patients With Existing Disability

University of Cincinnati

NCT05911568

RECRUITING NA 900 participants

Hospital Implementation of a Stroke Protocol for Emergency Evaluation and Disposition

University of Chicago

NCT06094478

RECRUITING 657 participants

Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome After Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials

University of Cincinnati

NCT05338697

RECRUITING NA 594 participants

WE-TRUST (Workflow Optimization to Reduce Time to Endovascular Reperfusion for Ultra-fast Stroke Treatment)

Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global

NCT04701684

RECRUITING 120 participants

Somatic Dysfunction in Patients With Acute Cerebrovascular Disease

University of California, Davis

NCT06605014

RECRUITING 120 participants

Achieving Meaningful Clinical Benchmarks With Ekso Gait Training During Acute Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

NCT05241457

RECRUITING NA 96 participants

Wearable MCI to Reduce Muscle Co-activation in Acute and Chronic Stroke

Northwestern University

NCT03401762

RECRUITING NA 94 participants

Efficacy of a Telehealth Delivered Group Lifestyle Balance for People Post Stroke (tGLB-CVA)

Baylor Research Institute

NCT06569121

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

ECMO ABI Detection With Hyperfine

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT06469801

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 88 participants

Surveying Patient's Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation Device

State University of New York at Buffalo

NCT05417802

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 86 participants

Progressive Abduction Loading Therapy

Northwestern University

NCT04118998

COMPLETED NA 5,970 participants

Stroke Ready - Optimizing Acute Stroke Care

University of Michigan

NCT03645590

COMPLETED NA 340 participants

pRESET for Occlusive Stroke Treatment

phenox

NCT03994822

COMPLETED 252 participants

Pilot Study of Acute Stroke Using the Brainpulse™

Jan Medical

NCT03235271

COMPLETED Phase 3 193 participants

Study of Desmoteplase (International Nonproprietary Name [INN]) in Acute Ischemic Stroke (DIAS-2)

Forest Laboratories

NCT00111852

COMPLETED NA 120 participants

Personalized Patient and Caregiver Education After Stroke

University of Pennsylvania

NCT05118503

COMPLETED NA 115 participants

Robot Assisted Virtual Rehabilitation for the Hand Post Stroke (RAVR)

New Jersey Institute of Technology

NCT03569059

COMPLETED NA 103 participants

Frequency vs Error Augmentation Training in Acute Physical Therapy Post Stroke

Christine Holmstedt

NCT06042179

COMPLETED 102 participants

Plasma Free Fatty Acids Profile As A Diagnostic Tool For Acute Ischemic Stroke

Sanford Health

NCT03618290

COMPLETED 80 participants

Safety and Feasibility of the Infinity Catheter for Radial Access

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT04553549

COMPLETED Phase 1 60 participants

Study of a Neuroprotective Drug to Limit the Extent of Damage From an Ischemic Stroke

David Hess, MD

NCT00630396

COMPLETED 30 participants

Cortical Processes During Walking Post-stroke

University of Florida

NCT05710029

COMPLETED NA 6 participants

Treating Sleep Apnea Induced Hypoxemia With Oxygen in Acute Stroke Patients

Mayo Clinic

NCT03300063

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 3 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Stroke, Acute Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 25 US studies indexed under Stroke, Acute, and 11 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 44% 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 Stroke, Acute shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 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 Stroke, Acute is led by Northwestern University with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 25 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 Stroke, Acute?

PlainTrial tracks 25 US clinical trials for Stroke, Acute, of which 11 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Stroke, Acute?

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.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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