Improving emergency care for patients with serious health events in Northern California
Official title: Northern California Acute Care Research Consortium (NORCARES)
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11016992 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve emergency care for people facing serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, or injuries, and it will help develop better treatment methods by bringing together major hospitals in Northern California to work together on clinical trials that benefit a wide range of patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $357,674 |
| NIH project number | 5U24NS129501-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016992 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals experiencing acute medical emergencies, particularly those with neurologic, cardiac, or trauma-related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic, non-emergency health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing emergency care for patients experiencing critical health issues such as cardiac, neurologic, and trauma events. It aims to establish the Northern California Acute Care Research Consortium (NORCARES) as part of a larger network that conducts multicenter clinical trials. Patients will benefit from improved treatment protocols and care strategies developed through these trials, which involve collaboration among major medical institutions in the region. The research will leverage a diverse patient population to ensure that findings are applicable to various communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in emergency care outcomes for patients facing life-threatening conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research within similar emergency care networks has shown promising results in improving patient outcomes, indicating a strong potential for success in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nishijima, Daniel Kiden — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Nishijima, Daniel Kiden
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.