Stroke Trials / Trials in Texas
64 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Stroke in Texas

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

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Stroke clinical trials in Texas: 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 Texas, recruiting stroke studies are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, with sites in 18 other cities. 17 of the 64 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 64 recruiting Stroke trials in Texas

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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Facilitating Neuroplastic Changes of Acute Stroke Survivors
PHASE1 Houston, Texas +2 sites NCT06404268
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and have weakness on one side of the body. Participants will use a special robot to help with rehabilitation while in bed during the early recovery stage after a stroke.
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Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention In Patients With Recent Episodes of Atrial Fibrillation Occurring Transiently With Stress
PHASE4 Houston, Texas +4 sites NCT03968393
This trial is looking for people who have had recent episodes of atrial fibrillation caused by stress. Participants will be involved in comparing anticoagulation treatment with no treatment to see which is better for preventing strokes.
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Identifying Personalized Brain States Predicting Residual Corticospinal Tract Output After Stroke
PHASE1 Austin, Texas NCT06365099
This trial is looking for people who have experienced a stroke and have some difficulty using their affected arm. Participants will come to the lab over two days to undergo tests to see if they are eligible to receive brain stimulation therapy that may help improve their arm movement.
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Explore the Effects of Cortical Priming on Visuomotor Stepping Learning in Persons With Chronic Stroke
NA Galveston, Texas NCT06681207
This trial is looking for people aged 21 to 90 who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Participants will take part in activities that help improve their leg skills through brain stimulation.
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Efficacy of a Telehealth Delivered Group Lifestyle Balance for People Post Stroke (tGLB-CVA)
NA Dallas, Texas NCT06569121
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and want to improve their health through a telehealth group program. Participants will use online sessions to learn about lifestyle changes that can help in their recovery.
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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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Personalized Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke Recovery
NA Houston, Texas NCT06286800
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and have weakness on one side of their body. Participants will receive a treatment designed to help improve their recovery by stimulating the brain.
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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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Efficacy of Tele-CPASS Compared to In-person CPASS Therapy for Upper Extremity Motor Recovery
NA El Paso, Texas +2 sites NCT07661849
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke to see if therapy done at home is as helpful as therapy done in-person. Participants will receive 20 hours of upper body rehabilitation and will be assessed on their recovery at different times after the treatment.
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MINT Conditioning to Improve Gait
NA Dallas, Texas +1 sites NCT07041775
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 85 who have experienced a stroke and have difficulty walking. Participants will engage in training designed to improve their walking function.
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Increasing the Repertoire of Intermuscular Co-ordination Post Stroke Through EMG-Guided Human-Machine Interaction
NA Houston, Texas NCT06523335
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke to see if an exercise program can help improve muscle coordination. Participants will engage in non-invasive exercises guided by muscle activity readings.
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Virtual Reality-Integrated Propulsion Feedback for Stroke Rehab
NA Galveston, Texas NCT07087743
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke at least one month ago or healthy individuals walking independently. Participants will use a special robot with virtual reality to help improve walking abilities in a single session.
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Optimizing Gait Symmetry After Stroke Using Mechanical Constraints and Sensory Feedback
NA Galveston, Texas NCT07087769
This trial is looking for individuals who have had a stroke and healthy adults to test a new walking training program. Participants will walk on special treadmills while receiving feedback to help improve their walking patterns.
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Non-invasive VNS in Stroke Recovery
NA Houston, Texas NCT06761404
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and experience weakness on one side of their body. Participants will undergo a treatment called non-invasive VNS to see if it can help improve their recovery.
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Early Robotic Gait Training After Stroke
NA Dallas, Texas NCT06430632
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Cultural Modification of an Evidence Based Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for People Post Stroke Who Identify as Hispanic/Latino
NA Dallas, Texas NCT06517459
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Treatment With Endovascular Intervention for STroke Patients With Existing Disability
N/A Birmingham, Alabama +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 Birmingham, Alabama +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.
Recruiting
Diagnostic Performance Study of the EMVision Emu™ Brain Scanner in the Detection of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Suspected Stroke Patients
N/A Houston, Texas +4 sites NCT06999122
This trial is looking for adults suspected of having a stroke. Participants will undergo a scan with a new device designed to quickly detect bleeding in the brain.
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Where the Stroke studies are in Texas

Research sites running the most studies
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Houston5 trials
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas5 trials
  • Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston4 trials
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston4 trials
  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston4 trials
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston3 trials
By city

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

Stroke clinical trials in Texas: common questions

How many Stroke clinical trials are recruiting in Texas?
TrialFinder currently lists 64 recruiting Stroke clinical trials with study sites in Texas. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Stroke clinical trials located in Texas?
Study sites for the Stroke trials listed on this page include Houston, Austin, Galveston, Dallas, El Paso. 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 Texas?
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 Texas 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 Texas?
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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