Improving brain health and reducing stroke risk through cognitive training and coaching.
Official title: Cognitive strategies for Optimizing Brain Health and Managing Transgenerational Vascular Risk Factors Post-Stroke
Funded at University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr · NIH-11256237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an online program that helps stroke survivors and their family members boost brain function and manage health risks together, making it easier for everyone to stay healthy and support each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | January 6, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $258,081 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM109089-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11256237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals who have experienced a stroke and their biological family members who may also be at risk for stroke or cognitive decline.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not have a family history of stroke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a virtual program designed to help individuals who have experienced a stroke and their family members improve cognitive function and manage vascular risk factors. The program includes cognitive strategy training and health coaching delivered online, making it accessible to participants. By focusing on both the stroke survivors and their biological relatives, the research aims to address the familial clustering of stroke risk and promote overall brain health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive health and reduced risk of recurrent strokes for participants.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have shown promise in improving cognitive health and managing stroke risk, suggesting potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burns, Suzanne — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Burns, Suzanne
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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.