Intracranial embolism

This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive technique that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas, can improve motor recovery in people with hemiplegia after a stroke. Researchers will compare two types of theta bur…

This large trial compares robot-assisted rehabilitation to traditional one-on-one physiotherapy for people who have had a stroke. Researchers are measuring how well each approach helps patients regain independence in daily activities, as well as costs and patient satisfaction. Th…

This trial is testing several different treatments for stroke, including different doses of a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase and blood pressure management strategies. It aims to find which treatments or combinations work best to improve recovery and reduce disability. The …

This study looks at whether people with atrial fibrillation can safely stop taking long-term blood thinners after a procedure that closes off a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage. Participants will get a reduced dose of the blood thinner apixaban for just 3 months…

This study looks at two ways to prevent another stroke in older adults who have a hole in the heart (PFO) and had a stroke from an unknown cause. One option is a procedure to close the hole, plus lifelong blood thinners. The other is taking blood thinners alone. Researchers will …

This study compares a stent (CARESTO® heal) plus standard medication against medication alone in 536 people who recently had a stroke or retinal artery blockage due to a specific type of carotid artery disease that is not severely narrowed. The goal is to see if the stent can low…

This trial tests a new portable brain scanner designed to quickly detect bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) using harmless radio waves. The helmet-like device could offer a faster, more accessible alternative to CT or MRI scans in emergency settings. Researchers will enro…

This study is developing and testing an artificial intelligence (AI) model to help diagnose a specific type of stroke called branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related stroke. BAD strokes are hard to identify because symptoms are not specific, and diagnosis requires combining clin…

This study is looking for markers in blood and saliva that can quickly tell if a person is having a stroke, and what kind. Researchers will collect samples from 650 adults with suspected stroke within 24 hours of symptoms. The goal is to develop a fast, accurate test to help emer…

This study tests a wearable ECG patch (MEMO Patch) to see if it can detect atrial fibrillation—a heart rhythm issue that raises stroke risk—in 100 people who had a stroke with no known cause. Participants wear the patch for up to 14 days at home, and results are compared with sta…

This study tests a portable EEG device called StrokePointer that ambulance crews can use to detect severe strokes caused by large vessel blockages. Currently, over half of these patients are taken to hospitals that cannot perform the needed clot-removal procedure, causing an aver…

Researchers are testing whether transcranial direct current stimulation, a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp, combined with a cognitive behavioural programme can reduce fatigue in people who have had a stroke. The trial enrolls 75 adults who had a stroke at least six…

Researchers are studying how well people who have had a stroke learn a complex arm and hand skill when they train with one arm versus both arms. Participants include healthy volunteers, people in the early days after a stroke, and people more than six months past a stroke. They p…

This study is building a huge database of up to 800,000 Korean patients with heart or brain vascular disease. By tracking their health over many years, researchers hope to understand the unique patterns and risk factors in this population. The goal is to create a platform that ca…

This study compares a new, data-driven method for emergency responders to decide which hospital to take a stroke patient to, versus the current standard method. The goal is to see if the new approach helps rural patients get to a hospital that can perform specialized clot-removal…

This study collects blood, clots, and tissue from up to 1000 people having procedures for stroke or other blood vessel problems in the brain. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biological markers and understand inflammation. The goal is to learn more about how stroke …

This study tests a special microscope attachment called GLOW800 that helps surgeons see blood flow and tissues in real time during brain and reconstructive surgery. About 29 adults will take part, and surgeons will rate how well the tool works. The goal is to confirm the device i…

This study looks at 92 people who had a stroke with no clear cause and received a small heart monitor. Researchers will use an artificial intelligence program called SmartECG-AF to analyze their ECGs and predict who might develop atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in th…

This early study is testing whether a robot can help doctors perform delicate brain blood vessel procedures, such as angiography, embolization, and thrombectomy. Ten patients scheduled for these standard procedures will have them done using a robotic system instead. The main goal…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive ultrasound scan, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can quickly identify bleeding in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage) in people having a stroke. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with acute stroke and perform a standard C…

This study looks at whether a heart ultrasound technique called left atrial strain can predict stroke risk in people who had a stroke with no known cause. Researchers will measure heart function in 900 adults and track who has another stroke. The goal is to find a safe, low-cost …

This study will follow 500 people who have had a stroke and also have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Some were taking blood thinners when they had their stroke, others were not. Researchers want to understand why blood thinners fail in some patients, by looking at …

This study looks at how hospitals in Villavicencio, Colombia, manage stroke cases by reviewing patient records. Researchers want to find delays in treatment and see if doctors follow best-practice guidelines. About 100 adults diagnosed with stroke will be included. No new treatme…

This study is building a large registry of people who have had a stroke and still have symptoms. The goal is to connect them with researchers studying new ways to improve recovery. No treatments or tests are given—just observation and data collection.