Examining how stroke affects life expectancy and cognitive health across different ethnic groups
Official title: Ethnic Differences in Life Expectancy and Cognitively Healthy and Unhealthy Life Years After Stroke
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11170834 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having a stroke affects how long people live and how well they think, especially focusing on differences between different ethnic groups, to help improve care and support for stroke survivors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $343,153 |
| NIH project number | 1R56AG086279-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170834 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include stroke survivors, particularly Mexican Americans and other ethnic minorities, who are experiencing cognitive and physical limitations post-stroke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not have cognitive or physical limitations related to stroke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of stroke on life expectancy and cognitive health, particularly focusing on ethnic disparities among stroke survivors. It aims to understand how factors such as age and ethnicity influence the quality of life and cognitive function after a stroke. By analyzing data on stroke survivors, the study will explore the relationship between physical and cognitive limitations and their impact on overall health outcomes. The goal is to provide insights that could lead to improved care and support for stroke survivors, especially among minority populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and improved healthcare strategies for stroke survivors, particularly in addressing disparities faced by ethnic minorities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding stroke outcomes and disparities, but this specific focus on ethnic differences in long-term cognitive health post-stroke is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lisabeth, Lynda D — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lisabeth, Lynda D
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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.