A collaborative center to improve stroke care in New York City.
Official title: New York City Collaborative Regional Coordinating Center (NYCC-RCC)
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10999439 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve stroke care for everyone, especially those in underserved communities, by bringing together hospitals and clinics to make sure diverse patients, including children, can participate in important research and get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | December 12, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $394,926 |
| NIH project number | 5U24NS135391-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999439 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who have experienced a stroke, particularly those from vulnerable populations or underrepresented groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not fall within the targeted demographic of vulnerable populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The New York City Collaborative Regional Coordinating Center (NYCC-RCC) aims to enhance stroke care by uniting three major biomedical institutions and various clinical sites. This initiative focuses on reducing the impact of stroke, particularly among vulnerable and underserved populations, by improving recruitment and retention of diverse patient groups in clinical trials. The center will leverage community engagement and partnerships to ensure that high-risk patients, including children, receive the necessary care and support. By coordinating efforts across multiple institutions, the NYCC-RCC seeks to address the disparities in stroke outcomes based on socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved stroke care and outcomes for patients, particularly those from underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving stroke care through community engagement and targeted clinical trials, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mocco, J Duffy — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Mocco, J Duffy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.