Stroke Trials / Trials in Rhode Island
9 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Stroke in Rhode Island

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

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Stroke clinical trials in Rhode Island: 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 Rhode Island, recruiting stroke studies are concentrated in Providence. 2 of the 9 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 9 of 9 recruiting Stroke trials in Rhode Island

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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Deconstructing Post Stroke Hemiparesis
N/A Providence, Rhode Island NCT05993221
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke over six months ago and have trouble using their arm. Participants will help researchers understand specific difficulties in arm movement related to the brain.
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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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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.
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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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Rapid Evacuation and Access of Cerebral Hemorrhage Trial
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06870812
This trial is looking for adults with a specific type of brain bleed to compare surgery with standard medical care. Participants will receive either surgery to remove blood from the brain or regular medical treatment.
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Medical Management With Endovascular Thrombectomy Versus Medical Management Alone in Patients Presenting Beyond 24 Hours of Last Known Well
NA Providence, Rhode Island +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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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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See all 9 Stroke trials in Rhode Island

Where the Stroke studies are in Rhode Island

Research sites running the most studies
  • Rhode Island Hospital, Providence6 trials
  • Brown University, Providence1 trial
  • Providence VA Medical Center, Providence1 trial
  • Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health, Providence1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Rhode Island, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Stroke clinical trials in Rhode Island: common questions

How many Stroke clinical trials are recruiting in Rhode Island?
TrialFinder currently lists 9 recruiting Stroke clinical trials with study sites in Rhode Island. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Stroke clinical trials located in Rhode Island?
Study sites for the Stroke trials listed on this page include Providence. 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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
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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