Improving Heart and Chest Surgery Care in Virginia and West Virginia
Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network Linked Clinical Research Centers for Virginia and West Virginia
This effort helps connect patients in Virginia and West Virginia to important studies focused on improving heart and chest surgeries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042154 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The University of Virginia is a key part of a national network dedicated to advancing care for patients needing heart and chest surgery. They have a strong history of leading and participating in many important studies, consistently enrolling many patients. This work helps bring the latest surgical improvements to patients in the region, including those in underserved areas of West Virginia, by partnering with local institutions. The goal is to ensure that patients have access to high-quality care and new treatment options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who may be undergoing or considering cardiac or cardiothoracic surgical procedures for cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cardiovascular diseases or are not candidates for cardiothoracic surgery would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to safer and more effective surgical procedures for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: This grant supports an established network that has a track record of successfully conducting clinical trials in cardiothoracic surgery.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yarboro, Leora — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Yarboro, Leora
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.