Improving Emergency Stroke Care with a New Protocol
Implementation of a Stroke Protocol for Emergency Evaluation and Disposition (HI-SPEED)
This project introduces a new way to quickly and efficiently care for people experiencing a stroke in emergency rooms, especially those who need to be transferred to a specialized stroke center.
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 ID | NIH-11112483 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people who have a stroke are first seen at a local hospital that might not have all the advanced treatments available at larger stroke centers. This project aims to make the transfer process smoother and faster for these patients, ensuring they get the specialized care they need without delay. We are putting a new, evidence-based protocol into practice in emergency departments across the country. The goal is to reduce the time it takes to move patients and ultimately improve their recovery from stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This initiative is designed to benefit adult patients aged 21 and older who experience an acute stroke and are initially evaluated at a primary stroke center.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience an acute stroke or are not seen in an emergency department for stroke symptoms would not directly benefit from this specific protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new protocol could significantly reduce the time it takes for stroke patients to receive critical advanced care, potentially leading to less disability after a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon prior work that has shown success in reducing transfer times for stroke patients, suggesting a strong foundation for this new, multi-component approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhakaran, Shyam — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Prabhakaran, Shyam
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.