Columbia–Cornell stroke trials network in New York
Stroke Trials Network of Columbia and Cornell
This effort connects hospitals across New York to enroll adults who've had a stroke into clinical trials to improve stroke treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11249987 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you have a stroke, this network links Columbia and Cornell with nearby hospitals so you could be asked to join clinical trials for acute care or recovery. The program includes hospitals in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, and New Jersey and serves large Hispanic, African American, and Asian communities. Coordinators use shared procedures, monthly meetings, and rapid screening to identify eligible patients and simplify consent and enrollment. That means more chances for patients in the region to access new treatments or therapies being tested.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older who have had an acute stroke or are in the recovery phase and are treated at participating hospitals in the Columbia–Cornell network are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without stroke, children under 21, or patients treated outside the participating hospitals may not be eligible or benefit from this network.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could get faster access to promising stroke therapies and more opportunities to join trials, especially in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Regional stroke trial networks, including earlier StrokeNet hubs, have increased enrollment and Columbia–Cornell have previously been top enrollers with hundreds of participants.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, Randolph S — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Marshall, Randolph S
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.