12 Stroke Clinical Trials in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

Q: How do I join a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?

Browse available studies, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Pittsburgh research site will contact you.

Recruiting Stroke Studies in Pittsburgh

NCT07224178Recruiting

Left Atrial Strain and Cryptogenic Stroke

Cryptogenic stroke is a type of stroke in which the cause of the blood clot cannot be identified, leaving many patients without a clear treatment plan and at high risk for another stroke. Current medi...

Pittsburgh, PA900 participantsUniversity of Pittsburgh

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NCT05983757Recruiting

Combined Thrombectomy for Distal MediUm Vessel Occlusion StroKe

A phase III, randomized, multi-center, investigational, open label clinical trial that will examine whether treatment with endovascular thrombectomy is superior to standard medical therapy alone in pa...

Pittsburgh, PANA584 participantsRaul Nogueira

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NCT06370182Recruiting

Safety and Effectiveness of Mechanical Thrombectomy Using the Anaconda ANA Funnel Catheter

The objective of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) using the ANA funnel catheter in its intended use, which is to facilitate the navigation and deplo...

Pittsburgh, PANA327 participantsAnaconda Biomed S.L.

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NCT06458153Recruiting

Imaging Speech in Neurotypical Adults and Individuals With Cerebellar Stroke

The goal of this research study is to learn how the brain areas that plan and control movement interact with the areas responsible for hearing and perceiving speech in healthy adults and people who ha...

Pittsburgh, PANA100 participantsUniversity of Pittsburgh

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NCT04286516Recruiting

Brain Connections for Arm Movement After Stroke

The purpose of this study is to use Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) while subjects are making reaching movements in a robotic arm device in order to discover how different brain areas control ...

Pittsburgh, PANA76 participantsVA Office of Research and Development

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NCT06758505Recruiting

Rehabilitation Strategies for Social Participation in Chronic Stroke Survivors

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new rehabilitation program, combining acceptance and commitment therapy with strategy training (ACES), to help people resume social participation after str...

Pittsburgh, PANA54 participantsUniversity of Pittsburgh

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NCT07331896Recruiting

Strategy Training for Optimizing Attention for Individuals With Spatial Neglect

It is common for individuals after stroke to have a cognitive perceptual impairment called unilateral spatial neglect (neglect). Individuals with neglect have difficulty paying attention to one side o...

Pittsburgh, PANA45 participantsUniversity of Pittsburgh

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NCT07153536Recruiting

Spinal Cord Stimulation Combined With Physical Therapy in Post-Stroke Upper-Limb Motor Hemiparesis

This study plans to use systems that have been developed by Medtronic to investigate the use of cervical spinal cord stimulation to treat adults with upper limb hemiparesis resulting from a stroke. Th...

Pittsburgh, PANA20 participantsMarco Capogrosso

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NCT03317860Recruiting

Improving Measurement and Treatment of Post-stroke Neglect

This study examines how to best assess and treat post-stroke neglect. This study will examine the preliminary effects of an innovative intervention (repetitive task-specific practice + transcranial di...

Pittsburgh, PANA17 participantsVA Office of Research and Development

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NCT07401186Recruiting

Stimulation-Based Modulation of Spinal and Cortical Sensory Pathways

The goal of this study is to assess cervical (neck) reflexes by intra-operatively stimulating the neck nerve roots to evoke motor responses through their connections to spinal motoneurons. This data i...

Pittsburgh, PANA15 participantsPeter C. Gerszten, MD

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NCT06303869Recruiting

Deep Brain Stimulation Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) for Restoration of Speech and Upper-limb Function in People With Subcortical Stroke

The goal of this study is to verify whether the use of deep brain stimulation can improve motor function of the hand and arm and speech abilities for people following a stroke. Participants will under...

Pittsburgh, PANA10 participantsJorge Gonzalez-Martinez

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NCT04187131Recruiting

An Augmented Reality Based System for Neglect Detection, Assessment, and Rehabilitation

The aim of this phase is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Augmented Reality (AR)-based and electroencephalography (EEG)-based neglect detection and rehabilitation tool....

Pittsburgh, PANA10 participantsUniversity of Pittsburgh

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About Stroke Clinical Trials in Pittsburgh

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. It is a leading cause of disability and death. Rapid treatment is critical, and prevention focuses on managing risk factors like hypertension and atrial fibrillation.

There are currently 12 stroke clinical trials recruiting participants in Pittsburgh, PA. These studies are seeking a combined 2,158 participants. Research is being sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, Raul Nogueira, Anaconda Biomed S.L. and 4 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Stroke Clinical Trials in Pittsburgh — FAQ

Are there stroke clinical trials in Pittsburgh?

Yes, there are 12 stroke clinical trials currently recruiting in Pittsburgh, PA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?

Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Pittsburgh research site will contact you about next steps.

Are clinical trials in Pittsburgh free?

Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Pittsburgh studies also compensate for your time and travel.

What stroke treatments are being tested?

The 12 active trials in Pittsburgh are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for stroke.

Data updated July 17, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov