A new center for stroke clinical trials in the Southwestern region
The Southwestern Stroke Alliance Regional Coordinating Center
The Southwestern Stroke Alliance is working to create a center that will run important studies on how to prevent and treat strokes, especially focusing on including people from different backgrounds, so everyone can benefit from better stroke care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001978 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Southwestern Stroke Alliance aims to establish a regional coordinating center focused on conducting high-quality clinical trials for stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. This initiative will involve an interdisciplinary team of specialists who will work to recruit diverse patient populations, particularly underrepresented minorities. The center will utilize targeted outreach and culturally sensitive recruitment strategies to ensure broad participation in stroke research. By collaborating with local healthcare providers and community organizations, the center seeks to enhance the quality and effectiveness of stroke clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals at risk for stroke or those who have experienced a stroke, particularly from underrepresented minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of stroke or are not at risk for stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved stroke prevention and treatment strategies, ultimately enhancing recovery outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar collaborative approaches to enhance recruitment and improve outcomes in stroke clinical trials.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Girotra, Tarun — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Girotra, Tarun
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.