Improving emergency evaluation and transfer processes for stroke patients
Official title: Implementation of a Stroke Protocol for Emergency Evaluation and Disposition (HI-SPEED)
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10897785 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make sure people having a stroke get the right care faster by testing a new plan for transferring them from one hospital to another, so they can have a better chance of recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $764,610 |
| NIH project number | 5U01NS131797-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897785 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience symptoms of an acute stroke and are initially evaluated at a primary stroke center.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience acute stroke symptoms or those who are already at a comprehensive stroke center may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the emergency evaluation and transfer process for patients experiencing acute strokes. It aims to implement a new, evidence-based protocol across various stroke care systems in the United States to reduce the time it takes for patients to be transferred from primary stroke centers to comprehensive stroke centers. By evaluating the effectiveness of this protocol, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce disability associated with strokes. Patients will be monitored for both the speed of their transfer and the quality of care they receive during this critical time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the time it takes for stroke patients to receive critical treatment, potentially improving recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that implementing structured protocols in emergency care can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhakaran, Shyam — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Prabhakaran, Shyam
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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.