Stroke Trials / Trials in Arizona
16 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Stroke in Arizona

16 clinical trials for Stroke are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Arizona. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Stroke clinical trials in Arizona: what to expect

Stroke trials come in three kinds. Acute treatment trials enroll within hours of a stroke, inside the hospital, and are not something you apply to. Recovery and rehabilitation trials enroll from a few weeks to many years after a stroke and test intensive therapy, robotics, brain and nerve stimulation, virtual reality and medicines meant to help the brain rewire. Prevention trials test blood thinners, cholesterol and blood pressure treatments and procedures to lower the chance of a second stroke.

In Arizona, recruiting stroke studies are concentrated in Tucson, Phoenix, Glendale and Scottsdale, with sites in 1 other city. 11 of the 16 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who stroke trials usually look for

Listings state the time since stroke, the type (a clot or a bleed) and the kind of difficulty they study, such as arm and hand weakness, walking, speech or vision, often with a range on a standard scale that the study therapist scores. Many recovery trials enroll people six months or more after their stroke, so an older stroke does not rule you out. Prevention trials look for a stroke or mini-stroke in a recent window plus a specific risk factor such as atrial fibrillation. Most require that you can give consent and take part in sessions.

What taking part involves

Rehabilitation trials are intensive: several sessions a week for four to twelve weeks, with assessments by a therapist before, after and some months later, and sometimes an MRI. The comparison group often receives standard therapy or the same program later. Prevention trials are long and light: a study medicine or placebo added to usual care, visits every few months for several years. Study care and equipment are free and travel is usually reimbursed; a family member is welcome at visits.

Questions worth asking the study team

How many sessions are required and where; whether a comparison group receives the therapy later; whether current rehabilitation can continue; what the assessments involve; and whether transport can be arranged.

Showing 16 of 16 recruiting Stroke trials in Arizona

GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder and Antiplatelet Medical Management for Reduction of Recurrent Stroke in Patients With Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): the REDUCE Post Approval Study
NA Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT03821129
This trial is looking for patients who have had a recent stroke and also have a condition called Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO). Participants will receive a device to help reduce the risk of future strokes.
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Pilot/Pivotal Study of DBS+Rehab After Stroke
NA Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT05701280
This trial is looking for people who had a stroke and still have weakness in their arm. Participants will receive treatment to help improve their arm function.
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Treatment With Endovascular Intervention for STroke Patients With Existing Disability
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT05911568
This trial is looking for adults who had a stroke and have moderate to severe disability before it. Participants will compare two treatment options: a procedure to remove blood clots or regular medical care without the procedure.
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Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome After Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials
N/A Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT05338697
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and are experiencing motor difficulties in one arm. Participants will undergo specific tests and procedures to help researchers understand recovery outcomes.
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Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Sovateltide in Patients With Acute Cerebral Ischemic Stroke
PHASE3 Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT05691244
This trial is looking for adults who have had an acute ischemic stroke. Participants will receive a new treatment called sovateltide along with standard care and will be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
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Strategy for Improving Stroke Treatment Response
PHASE2 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT05948566
This trial is looking for adults who have had a suspected ischemic stroke. Participants will receive a treatment called TS23 to see how safe and effective it is within a specific time after their stroke.
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Study of BB-031 in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients (RAISE)
PHASE2 Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT06226805
This trial is looking for adults who have had an acute ischemic stroke within the last 24 hours. Participants will receive either the study drug or a placebo and will be monitored for 90 days.
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A Study of TAK-755 in Adults With Acute Ischemic Stroke
PHASE2 Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT07392450
This trial is looking for adults who have had an acute ischemic stroke. Participants will receive a medicine called TAK-755 or a placebo and will be monitored for about 3 months.
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Determinants of Incident Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and Vascular Effects on RecoverY
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT04916210
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and want to help researchers learn more about how strokes affect thinking and memory. Participants will undergo evaluations to understand their recovery and brain health after a stroke.
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The Use of p48/64 MW HPC Flow Modulation Device in the Treatment of Wide-necked Intracranial Aneurysms
NA Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT07143019
This trial is looking for adults with specific types of brain aneurysms who are interested in trying a new device treatment. Participants will need to agree to follow study procedures and provide consent.
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NobleStitch EL STITCH Trial is a PFO Comparative Trial
NA Tucson, Arizona +1 sites NCT04339699
This trial is looking for adults with a specific type of heart condition and a stroke that does not have a known cause. Participants will undergo evaluations and may receive a device to help prevent future strokes.
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Stroke and Systemic Embolism Prevention in Adult Participants With Atrial Fibrillation for Whom Oral Anticoagulation is Unsuitable
PHASE3 Glendale, Arizona +4 sites NCT07430956
This trial is looking for adults with atrial fibrillation who are unable or choose not to take blood thinners. Participants will take one of two study drugs to see how well they help prevent strokes and blood clots.
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Stroke and Systemic Embolism Prevention in Adult Participants With Atrial Fibrillation
PHASE3 Glendale, Arizona +4 sites NCT07626411
This trial is looking for adults with atrial fibrillation who need treatment to prevent strokes. Participants will receive either the study drug REGN7508 or another medication called apixaban.
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Anticoagulation in ICH Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery
PHASE3 Chandler, Arizona +4 sites NCT03907046
This trial is looking for adults who have had a recent brain bleed and have atrial fibrillation. Participants will compare the effects of a medication called apixaban with aspirin to see which better prevents strokes or death.
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CoMind Early Feasibility Study
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT06368648
This trial is looking for adults with serious brain issues who are already receiving invasive brain pressure monitoring. Participants will help test a new, non-surgical device designed to measure brain pressure safely.
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Enhancing Language Function in Aphasia
NA Tucson, Arizona NCT05443633
This trial is looking for people who have language difficulties caused by a stroke or dementia. Participants will undergo a language-based treatment to see how it affects their communication skills and brain patterns.
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Where the Stroke studies are in Arizona

Research sites running the most studies
  • Banner University Medical Center, Tucson2 trials
  • Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix2 trials
  • Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix2 trials
  • Sun City Clinical Research, Glendale2 trials
  • University of Arizona, Tucson2 trials
  • Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, Tucson1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Arizona, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Stroke clinical trials in Arizona: common questions

How many Stroke clinical trials are recruiting in Arizona?
TrialFinder currently lists 16 recruiting Stroke clinical trials with study sites in Arizona. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Stroke clinical trials located in Arizona?
Study sites for the Stroke trials listed on this page include Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Stroke clinical trial in Arizona?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Stroke trials in Arizona also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Stroke clinical trial in Arizona?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Stroke diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
My stroke was years ago. Are there still trials for me?
Yes. Many recovery trials enroll people six months or more after a stroke, and some accept strokes from many years earlier, because they study whether therapy can still improve movement or speech.
What are stroke rehabilitation trials like?
Intensive and hands-on: therapy sessions several times a week for one to three months, sometimes with a device or stimulation added, and assessments before and after. The comparison group usually gets standard therapy or the program at a later date.
Can a family member join a trial if they cannot consent for themselves?
Some trials allow a legally authorized representative to consent on a participant's behalf, particularly acute and prevention studies; most rehabilitation trials need the participant's own consent and active participation. Ask the study team.
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