A consortium focused on improving stroke treatment and prevention in Chicago.
Chicago Stroke Trials Consortium
This study is looking to improve stroke treatment and prevention by working with hospitals in Chicago and Milwaukee, and if you join, you might get to try new and promising therapies that could help stroke patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992191 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment and prevention of stroke through a collaborative network of hospitals in the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. By conducting large-scale clinical trials, the Chicago Stroke Trials Consortium will gather data on effective interventions for stroke patients. The consortium will utilize a centralized review board and master trial agreements to streamline the research process, ensuring robust enrollment and timely completion of trials. Patients participating in these trials may have access to cutting-edge treatments and therapies that are being evaluated for their effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adults experiencing acute stroke symptoms or those at high risk for stroke.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic neurological conditions unrelated to stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research within the NIH StrokeNet has shown success in improving stroke treatment outcomes through similar collaborative approaches.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhakaran, Shyam — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Prabhakaran, Shyam
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 below.