Stroke Trials / Trials in Maine
3 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Stroke in Maine

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

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Stroke clinical trials in Maine: 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 Maine, recruiting stroke studies are concentrated in Portland and Bangor.

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 3 of 3 recruiting Stroke trials in Maine

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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Anticoagulation for New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation After CABG
PHASE3 Little Rock, Arkansas +4 sites NCT04045665
This trial is looking for patients who develop new atrial fibrillation after heart bypass surgery. Participants will receive a treatment to help prevent blood clots while monitoring their safety and health.
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CTSN Embolic Protection Trial
NA North Little Rock, Arkansas +4 sites NCT06027788
This trial is looking for patients aged 60 and older who are scheduled for certain types of heart valve surgeries. By participating, I would be helping to test a device designed to protect the heart during the procedure.
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Where the Stroke studies are in Maine

Research sites running the most studies
  • Maine Medical Center, Portland3 trials
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor1 trial
By city

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

Stroke clinical trials in Maine: common questions

How many Stroke clinical trials are recruiting in Maine?
TrialFinder currently lists 3 recruiting Stroke clinical trials with study sites in Maine. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Stroke clinical trials located in Maine?
Sites for these Stroke trials are spread across Maine. Open any trial to see its full list of participating locations and contact details.
Do I need insurance to join a Stroke clinical trial in Maine?
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 Maine 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 Maine?
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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Helpful Reading
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Clinical Trials Without Insurance: What You Need to Know
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