Take part in research
Taking part in stroke-related research can be a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke.
These studies are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact the specific researcher using the details provided.
In all instances it will be necessary for researchers to show that their project has been granted ethical approval through the IRAS (Integrated Research Application System) process or similar and that informed consent will be obtained from participants prior to their taking part in the research. Please note that Different Strokes neither recommends that members should take part nor endorses findings.
Stroke Survivors and Carers wanted for a study of sleep treatment preferences
The study involves completing questionnaires about sleep, mood, demographics, and your preferences for sleep treatments – looking for stroke survivors, who experience sleep problems and
Are you supporting someone who has had a stroke?
Different Strokes wants to hear from you to help shape our future services and support for loved ones affected by stroke.
Are you the romantic partner of a stroke survivor?
Are you an informal carer for your romantic partner, at least 2 years post-stroke recovery and you’ve been together for at least a year before
Share Your Views on High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke
This study is seeking stroke survivors aged over 18 to complete a one-off, 20 minute, online questionnaire.
Did you participate in neurological rehabilitation due to stroke? – Do you want to help improve the rehab journey for others?
If you are over 18 years old, participated in neurological rehabilitation due to stroke, can read English and can verbally communicate your thoughts related to
Developing a new, more mobile, EEG headset to help people who experience seizures to get quicker and more efficient diagnoses.
Help shape the future of seizure care by joining a Patient and Public Involvement Group The end date for expressions of interest is 31st October 2026.
Open to people living in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Take part in an eight-week exercise programme using seated, power-assisted exercise equipment.
Eligibility requirements: Confirmed diagnosis of stroke(s), Living with some mobility changes, Able to take 2-3 steps to transfer, Able to give informed consent
Post-Stroke Fatigue Study Participants Wanted
Researchers at the University of Leeds are investigatinghow post-stroke fatigue may affect people differently.Help us by taking part in our study! Are you:18-65 years old.Fluent
Help shape the future of arm & hand rehab after stroke
The survey takes about 7 minutes and your responses will directly shape the development of OnTrack. If you or someone you care for has been
Stroke Survivors Wanted for Study of Brain Stimulation and Movement
We are looking for stroke survivors aged over 18 years, who have some difficulties using their hand and arm (with some ability to reach for
Neuropsychiatric Outcomes and Disrupted Sleep following Acquired Brain Injury (NODS Study)
Have you had a stroke, brain bleed or traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the past year?
Can we change listening and understanding for people with aphasia?
Do you find it hard to find the right words, sometimes say ‘muddled’ up words or find it hard to listen in noisy places? This
Did a stroke affect the right side of your brain, but it did not cause long-term movement difficulties.
When a stroke affects the right side of the brain, it can result in difficulties listening to speech in noisy places or changes in how
Exploring the role of nature in recovery from an acquired brain injury or stroke
Eligibility requirements – You must be aged 18 or over– Your brain injury must have happened after the age of 18– At the time of
Brain Haemorrhage Survivor? Aged 18+?
Not on blood-thinning medicines? Help research aspirin’s role in preventing strokes.
Have you had a stroke that affected your speech?
Was your stroke more than 6 months ago?
Looking for Stroke Survivors 18+ Living with Emotionalism (EASE Trial)
Researchers working with the NHS wish to know if taking Sertraline (50mg once daily) in people with post-stroke emotionalism is a safe, effective, and cost-efficient
Stroke Survivors Wanted for study of Sleep and Movement
We are looking for stroke survivors aged over 18 years of age, who experience sleep problems and have some difficulties using their hand and arm
Help shape research into TIA and stroke care for ethnic minority communities
We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds with lived experience of a TIA (‘mini-stroke’).
Predicting Language Outcome and Recovery After Stroke (PLORAS)
This study will look at different strategies for taking part in rewarding activities to improve mood, meeting a researcher online using videoconferencing, investigating the role
Brain Haemorrhage Survivor? Aged 18+?
Not on blood-thinning medicines? Help research aspirin’s role in preventing strokes.
...
Have you had a stroke that affected your speech?
Was your stroke more than 6 months ago?
...
Help shape research into TIA and stroke care for ethnic minority communities
We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds with lived experience of a TIA (‘mini-stroke’).
...
Help shape the future of arm & hand rehab after stroke
The survey takes about 7 minutes and your responses will directly shape the development of OnTrack. If you or someone...
Help train various healthcare professionals
Help train various healthcare professionals including Doctors, Pharmacologists, Physician Associates, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, among others. We welcome and encourage...
Neuropsychiatric Outcomes and Disrupted Sleep following Acquired Brain Injury (NODS Study)
Have you had a stroke, brain bleed or traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the past year?
...
Open to people living in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Take part in an eight-week exercise programme using seated, power-assisted exercise equipment.
Eligibility requirements: Confirmed diagnosis of stroke(s), Living with some mobility changes, Able to take 2-3 steps to transfer, Able to...
Post-Stroke Fatigue Study Participants Wanted
Researchers at the University of Leeds are investigatinghow post-stroke fatigue may affect people differently.Help us by taking part in our...
Predicting Language Outcome and Recovery After Stroke (PLORAS)
This study will look at different strategies for taking part in rewarding activities to improve mood, meeting a researcher online...
Share Your Views on High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke
This study is seeking stroke survivors aged over 18 to complete a one-off, 20 minute, online questionnaire.
...
Stroke Survivors Wanted for Study of Brain Stimulation and Movement
We are looking for stroke survivors aged over 18 years, who have some difficulties using their hand and arm (with...
Stroke Survivors Wanted for study of Sleep and Movement
We are looking for stroke survivors aged over 18 years of age, who experience sleep problems and have some difficulties...
Are you the romantic partner of a stroke survivor?
Are you an informal carer for your romantic partner, at least 2 years post-stroke recovery and you’ve been together for...
Can we change listening and understanding for people with aphasia?
Do you find it hard to find the right words, sometimes say ‘muddled’ up words or find it hard to...
Did a stroke affect the right side of your brain, but it did not cause long-term movement difficulties.
When a stroke affects the right side of the brain, it can result in difficulties listening to speech in noisy...
Did you participate in neurological rehabilitation due to stroke? – Do you want to help improve the rehab journey for others?
If you are over 18 years old, participated in neurological rehabilitation due to stroke, can read English and can verbally...
Exploring the role of nature in recovery from an acquired brain injury or stroke
Eligibility requirements – You must be aged 18 or over– Your brain injury must have happened after the age of...
Have you had a stroke that affected your speech?
Was your stroke more than 6 months ago?
... Help shape research into TIA and stroke care for ethnic minority communities
We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds with lived experience of a TIA (‘mini-stroke’).
... Help train various healthcare professionals
Help train various healthcare professionals including Doctors, Pharmacologists, Physician Associates, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, among others. We welcome and encourage...
Looking for Stroke Survivors 18+ Living with Emotionalism (EASE Trial)
Researchers working with the NHS wish to know if taking Sertraline (50mg once daily) in people with post-stroke emotionalism is...
Post-Stroke Fatigue Study Participants Wanted
Researchers at the University of Leeds are investigatinghow post-stroke fatigue may affect people differently.Help us by taking part in our...
Predicting Language Outcome and Recovery After Stroke (PLORAS)
This study will look at different strategies for taking part in rewarding activities to improve mood, meeting a researcher online...
Stroke Survivors and Carers wanted for a study of sleep treatment preferences
The study involves completing questionnaires about sleep, mood, demographics, and your preferences for sleep treatments – looking for stroke survivors,...
Stroke Survivors Wanted for Study of Brain Stimulation and Movement
We are looking for stroke survivors aged over 18 years, who have some difficulties using their hand and arm (with...
Are you supporting someone who has had a stroke?
Different Strokes wants to hear from you to help shape our future services and support for loved ones affected by...
Are you the romantic partner of a stroke survivor?
Are you an informal carer for your romantic partner, at least 2 years post-stroke recovery and you’ve been together for...
Developing a new, more mobile, EEG headset to help people who experience seizures to get quicker and more efficient diagnoses.
Help shape the future of seizure care by joining a Patient and Public Involvement Group The end date for expressions...
Help shape research into TIA and stroke care for ethnic minority communities
We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds with lived experience of a TIA (‘mini-stroke’).
... Help shape the future of arm & hand rehab after stroke
The survey takes about 7 minutes and your responses will directly shape the development of OnTrack. If you or someone...
Stroke Survivors and Carers wanted for a study of sleep treatment preferences
The study involves completing questionnaires about sleep, mood, demographics, and your preferences for sleep treatments – looking for stroke survivors,...
Help shape research into TIA and stroke care for ethnic minority communities
We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds with lived experience of a TIA (‘mini-stroke’).
...