17 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Stroke in Kansas

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

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Stroke clinical trials in Kansas: 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 Kansas, recruiting stroke studies are concentrated in Kansas City, Overland Park and Wichita. 5 of the 17 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 17 of 17 recruiting Stroke trials in Kansas

Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (ReMEDy2 Trial)
PHASE2 Fairhope, Alabama +4 sites NCT05065216
This trial is looking for adults who have had a moderate stroke and present within 24 hours of the onset. Participants will receive a study medication to see if it helps improve their condition.
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Telerehabilitation In The Home After Stroke
NA Downey, California +4 sites NCT06682429
This trial is looking for people who have arm weakness from a stroke that happened 90 to 150 days ago. Participants will receive telerehabilitation to improve their arm function, alongside usual care, for 6 weeks.
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HIT-Stroke Trial 2
NA Kansas City, Kansas +2 sites NCT06268041
This trial is looking for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have trouble walking. Participants will do walking exercises with a physical therapist for 12 weeks, three times a week.
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Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry
N/A Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT04994756
This trial is looking for patients undergoing surgery for brain injuries. Participants will help collect information about their treatment and outcomes.
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Proximal Internal Carotid Artery Acute Stroke Secondary to Tandem or Local Occlusion Thrombectomy Trial
PHASE3 Mobile, Alabama +4 sites NCT05611242
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 79 who have had an acute ischemic stroke. Participants will receive a specific treatment for blocked arteries in the brain to see if it's more effective than other approaches.
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Optimizing Reperfusion to Improve Outcomes and Neurologic Function
PHASE2 Long Beach, California +4 sites NCT06990867
This trial is looking for adults with acute ischemic stroke who seek care within 4.5 to 24 hours. Participants will receive either a new treatment called JX10 or a placebo to see how it affects recovery and safety.
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Prospective Randomized Observer Blinded Single Center Study Comparing 90-day Functional Outcome in Patients Who Received Intravenous Propofol Infusion Versus Inhalational Sevoflurane for General Anesthesia During Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients Who Suffered From Acute Ischemic Stroke
NA Kansas City, Kansas NCT07001267
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and need surgery. Participants will receive either inhaled or injected anesthesia during their treatment, and we want to compare the results of these two methods.
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EMAGINE 2.0 - Electromagnetic Field Ischemic Stroke - Novel Subacute Treatment
NA Downey, California +4 sites NCT06386874
This trial is looking for adults who have had a recent ischemic stroke. Participants will receive treatment using a wearable device and take part in exercise sessions over several months.
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Medical Management With Endovascular Thrombectomy Versus Medical Management Alone in Patients Presenting Beyond 24 Hours of Last Known Well
NA Kansas City, Kansas +4 sites NCT07115940
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and are between 24 and 72 hours after their symptoms began. Participants will receive a specific stroke treatment along with regular medical care to see if it improves their recovery.
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Anticoagulation in ICH Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +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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Use of 4D-ICE in Conjunction With TEE for Left Atrial Appendage Closure
NA Overland Park, Kansas NCT06061757
This trial is looking for adults who have atrial fibrillation and are undergoing a specific heart procedure. Participants will have imaging done to help with the procedure and will be followed for 12 months.
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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.
Recruiting
Human/Machine Interface: What the HeartMate 3 ® Device Tells Us About the Future
N/A Kansas City, Kansas +4 sites NCT06039176
This trial is looking for adults who are scheduled to receive a HeartMate 3® device to assist their heart. Participants will help researchers understand how the device data relates to their quality of life and health conditions.
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The Fourth Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT05963698
This trial is looking for people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of stroke, even while taking blood thinners. Participants will undergo a procedure to block a specific part of the heart to see if it helps prevent strokes.
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Encore PFO Closure Device - The PerFOrm Trial
NA Kansas City, Kansas +4 sites NCT05537753
This trial is looking for patients with a condition called PFO who have had a recent unexplained stroke. Participants will have the opportunity to receive a device to help close the PFO.
Recruiting

Where the Stroke studies are in Kansas

  • University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City7 trials
  • Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc., Wichita1 trial
  • Corxel Investigational Site, Wichita1 trial
  • KUMC- KU Medical Center, Kansas City1 trial
  • Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, Overland Park1 trial
  • Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute - Roe Clinic, Overland Park1 trial

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

Stroke clinical trials in Kansas: common questions

How many Stroke clinical trials are recruiting in Kansas?
TrialFinder currently lists 17 recruiting Stroke clinical trials with study sites in Kansas. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Stroke clinical trials located in Kansas?
Study sites for the Stroke trials listed on this page include Kansas City, Overland Park. 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 Kansas?
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
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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