AI to Predict Memory and Thinking Problems After Stroke
Using AI on Routine Clinical and Imaging Data from Acute Stroke Encounter to Predict Post-Stroke Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment (AI - RESPECT)
This project uses artificial intelligence to help doctors understand which stroke patients might develop memory and thinking problems, so they can receive better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11230049 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people experience changes in their memory and thinking after a stroke, but these issues are often not recognized early enough. Our project aims to use AI to look at routine medical information and brain scans from stroke patients to identify those at high risk for these cognitive problems. By combining past patient records with new information from people who receive special memory tests, we hope to create a tool that can predict who needs extra support. This early prediction could help doctors create personalized recovery plans and prevent future strokes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on individuals who have experienced an acute stroke and whose routine clinical and imaging data are available.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not have relevant clinical and imaging data would not directly benefit from this specific prediction tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier identification of post-stroke cognitive impairment, allowing for tailored care plans to improve patient recovery and prevent future health issues.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in healthcare is growing, this specific application combining large retrospective and smaller prospective datasets to predict post-stroke cognitive impairment is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hu, Xiao — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Hu, Xiao
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.