Cleveland StrokeNet hub coordinating stroke clinical trials
Case Western Reserve University StrokeNet University Regional Coordinating Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11251283
This hub runs and connects stroke clinical trials across several hospitals to help people of all ages access new stroke treatments and expertise.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11251283 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This coordinating center brings together hospitals in Cleveland and partner sites so patients can be enrolled in stroke trials quickly, especially from emergency departments and stroke units. It includes adult and pediatric stroke specialists, neurointerventional and critical care teams, and VA and community hospitals to offer a broad, diverse patient pool. The center recruits patients, manages trial logistics, and helps bring new stroke studies into the network while training new investigators. Because it is a regional hub, it can speed up enrollment and connect you to trials that might not be available at a single hospital.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients (including children and adults) who recently had a stroke or meet eligibility for a stroke trial at one of the network hospitals in the Cleveland region and partner sites.
Not a fit: People without stroke or those who live far from the participating hospitals and cannot travel to network sites are unlikely to benefit directly from this center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this effort could give patients faster access to new stroke treatments and improve the quality and speed of stroke research at participating hospitals.
How similar studies have performed: This is a renewal of an established StrokeNet regional coordinating center with a prior track record of enrolling patients and running stroke trials.
Where this research is happening
CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES
- CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY — CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SUNDARARAJAN, SOPHIA — CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SUNDARARAJAN, SOPHIA
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.