Stroke Trials / Trials in New Jersey
23 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Stroke in New Jersey

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

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Stroke clinical trials in New Jersey: 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 New Jersey, recruiting stroke studies are concentrated in West Orange, Edison, Camden and Hackensack, with sites in 11 other cities. 6 of the 23 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 20 of 23 recruiting Stroke trials in New Jersey

Neuromodulation-Enhanced Use of RObotic BALANCE Training to Improve Balance Function in Individuals With Stroke
NA West Orange, New Jersey NCT07113041
This trial is looking for adults aged 18-75 who have had a stroke and struggle with balance. Participants will take part in robotic training sessions for five weeks to improve their balance and control.
Recruiting
Cardiac Rehabilitation of Stroke Survivors (SRP-CROSS)
NA Edison, New Jersey NCT05651945
This trial is looking for patients who have had a stroke and want to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. It aims to see if this program helps with recovery, reduces hospital visits, and lowers the risk of having another stroke.
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Combined Exercise and Targeted Therapy for Post-Stroke Reading Deficits
NA West Orange, New Jersey NCT06213272
This trial is looking for people who have reading difficulties after their first stroke. Participants will take part in an exercise program combined with reading therapy to help improve their reading skills.
Recruiting
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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Neurofeedback Intervention for Reading Deficits in Subacute Stroke
NA West Orange, New Jersey NCT04875936
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke affecting the left side of the brain and have reading difficulties. Participants will use a special brain imaging technique to help improve their reading skills.
Recruiting
Optimizing the Prehospital Use of Stroke Systems of Care-Reacting to Changing Paradigms-Implementation (OPUS-i)
NA Camden, New Jersey +1 sites NCT06530693
This trial is looking for patients who may have had a stroke and need transportation to a hospital. Participants will be monitored over 90 days to compare a new way of transporting stroke patients to traditional methods.
Recruiting
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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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 Birmingham, Alabama +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.
Recruiting
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.
Recruiting
Verapamil for Neuroprotection in Stroke
PHASE1 Atlantic City, New Jersey +2 sites NCT03347786
This trial is looking for patients with acute ischemic stroke who have had a specific procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. Participants will receive an experimental treatment involving a drug called verapamil and will be monitored for safety and recovery.
Recruiting
Delay AvoIding Primary Evaluation for ThRombectomy of Acute StrokE Patients With Large Vessel OCclusion in the Angiography SuiTe
NA Hackensack, New Jersey +4 sites NCT06825897
This trial is looking for adults with suspected acute stroke caused by a blockage in a large blood vessel. Participants will either go directly to a special imaging room or first be seen in the emergency department to find out which approach helps them recover better.
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StrokeNet Thrombectomy Endovascular Platform
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06289985
This trial is looking for people who have had a suspected ischemic stroke due to a blockage in a large or medium blood vessel in the brain. Participants will be assessed to determine if they can receive a treatment called endovascular thrombectomy.
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Post Stroke Ambulation Recovery Using Robotic Exoskeletons
NA West Orange, New Jersey NCT06736171
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and need help with walking. Participants will try different robotic devices to help improve their movement and balance.
Recruiting
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.
Recruiting
Acquired Dyslexia Modeling and Treatment
NA West Orange, New Jersey +2 sites NCT07209488
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and now have reading difficulties. Participants will receive two types of reading treatment over a few weeks to see which one works better.
Recruiting
R3THA Rehabilitation Feasibility and Usability Study
NA West Orange, New Jersey NCT06854978
This trial is looking for people aged 20 to 80 who have had a stroke and can participate in rehabilitation using a special device. Participants will use the device from home with guidance from trained professionals.
Recruiting
Thrombectomy Using Pulsed Aspiration for Reperfusion of Brain Occlusions
NA Torrance, California +4 sites NCT06029491
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 80 who have had a stroke within the last 8 hours. Participants will receive a treatment to remove a blood clot in the brain and will be monitored for 90 days.
Recruiting
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.
Recruiting
See all 23 Stroke trials in New Jersey

Where the Stroke studies are in New Jersey

Research sites running the most studies
  • Kessler Foundation, West Orange6 trials
  • Cooper University Hospital, Camden2 trials
  • Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack2 trials
  • JFK Medical Center, Edison2 trials
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune City2 trials
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City1 trial
By city

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

Stroke clinical trials in New Jersey: common questions

How many Stroke clinical trials are recruiting in New Jersey?
TrialFinder currently lists 23 recruiting Stroke clinical trials with study sites in New Jersey. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Stroke clinical trials located in New Jersey?
Study sites for the Stroke trials listed on this page include West Orange, Edison, Camden, Atlantic City, Hackensack. 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
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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