Improving stroke preparedness in emergency departments for African Americans
Partnering with an Urban Safety Net Hospital to Deliver Stroke Preparedness in the Emergency Department
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10850850
This study is all about helping African Americans feel more prepared for a stroke by giving them personalized education in the emergency room, so they know the importance of calling 911 quickly when they notice stroke symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10850850 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing stroke preparedness among African Americans by providing individualized education in the emergency department of an urban safety net hospital. The project aims to address the reasons for delays in hospital arrival after stroke symptoms by engaging patients directly when they seek care. Through qualitative interviews, the research will adapt existing group-based stroke education into a one-on-one format tailored to the needs of each patient. The goal is to improve attitudes towards calling 911, thereby promoting quicker hospital arrival and increasing eligibility for effective stroke treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals who present to the emergency department with stroke symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or those who do not present with stroke symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster treatment for stroke patients, reducing disability and improving outcomes for African Americans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions have shown success in educating communities about stroke, but this one-on-one approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SPRINGER, MELLANIE V — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: SPRINGER, MELLANIE V
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.
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