Building community support and simpler care for stroke survivors
Advancing Community Connections and Calculating Risk to Optimize Stroke Survivorship (ACROSS)
This project will help stroke survivors and their caregivers in Flint and Chicago connect with local resources and simplify medication plans so daily recovery is easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132899 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to work with researchers and community partners who want to learn about your day-to-day recovery challenges and priorities. The team will map and link you to personalized local resources (like services, programs, or supports) to increase your capacity to manage life after stroke. They will also work with clinicians to reduce the complexity of medication regimens so treatment better fits what matters to you. Activities are rooted in community input and aim to bridge services between neighborhoods and the health system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults who have had a stroke (and their caregivers) living in or near Flint, Michigan or Chicago, Illinois who are managing medications and post-stroke recovery are the best fit.
Not a fit: People without a history of stroke, those living far from the study cities, or those whose recovery needs are already fully met may not gain direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make recovery less overwhelming by connecting you to helpful local supports and simplifying your medication routine.
How similar studies have performed: Some community-based support and medication-simplification programs have helped other patient groups, but combining personalized community linkages with treatment simplification for stroke survivors is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Skolarus, Lesli Elizabeth — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Skolarus, Lesli Elizabeth
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.