A network to improve stroke treatment and research in the Ohio Valley.
Official title: Ohio Valley Regional Coordinating Center for NINDS Stroke Trial Network
Funded at University of Cincinnati · NIH-10999448 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for stroke patients by working with several hospitals in the Ohio Valley to find and support people who want to join different stroke-related research trials, helping to make treatments better and train future researchers in the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | December 11, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $386,549 |
| NIH project number | 5U24NS107241-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999448 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals experiencing acute strokes or those at risk of stroke, across all age groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic conditions unrelated to stroke or those who do not meet the trial criteria may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing stroke care by coordinating trials across multiple hospitals in the Ohio Valley region. The initiative aims to efficiently recruit participants for various stroke-related trials, including those for acute treatment and prevention. By leveraging a multidisciplinary team of experts and a robust infrastructure, the project seeks to improve data quality and participant retention. Additionally, it emphasizes training the next generation of stroke researchers to ensure ongoing advancements in stroke care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives within the NIH Stroke Network have demonstrated success in improving stroke treatment and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mistry, Eva — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Mistry, Eva
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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.