Improving support for stroke survivors in underserved communities
Official title: Advancing Community Connections and Calculating Risk to Optimize Stroke Survivorship (ACROSS)
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10941666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping stroke survivors from diverse backgrounds by connecting them with the resources they need, like food and transportation, and making sure their medications fit their personal goals, so they can feel better and stick to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $672,437 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NS138072-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors from racially and ethnically minoritized backgrounds or those facing socioeconomic disadvantages.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as part of racially or ethnically minoritized groups or who are not socioeconomically disadvantaged may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by stroke survivors from racially and ethnically minoritized populations and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. It aims to enhance the capacity of these individuals by connecting them with personalized resources to meet their health-related social needs, such as food and transportation. Additionally, the project seeks to alleviate the burden of treatment by aligning medication regimens with the survivors' priorities, ultimately aiming to improve adherence and health outcomes. The approach is community-engaged, ensuring that the solutions are tailored to the specific needs of the participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and health outcomes for stroke survivors in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches can effectively address health disparities, suggesting potential success for this novel initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Skolarus, Lesli Elizabeth — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Skolarus, Lesli Elizabeth
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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.