Investigating how sex differences affect stroke imaging and treatment decisions
Acute Ischemic Tissue Evolution and Implications for Imaging Selection of Patients for Therapy and Clinical Trials using Sex-Disaggregated Data
This study is looking at how men and women experience strokes differently, especially in how they are diagnosed and treated, to help improve care and outcomes for everyone affected by strokes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10575791 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how acute ischemic stroke affects men and women differently, particularly in terms of imaging and treatment options. It aims to identify the evolution of ischemic tissue in both sexes to improve personalized imaging selection for therapy and clinical trials. By analyzing sex-disaggregated data, the study seeks to address the disparities in treatment outcomes and optimize care for stroke patients. The research will explore why women, despite presenting with more favorable imaging profiles, often experience worse functional outcomes after a stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced an acute ischemic stroke, with a focus on both men and women.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced an acute ischemic stroke or those with other types of strokes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved imaging techniques and treatment strategies for stroke patients, particularly benefiting women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into sex differences in stroke, this specific approach focusing on imaging and treatment selection using sex-disaggregated data is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dula, Adrienne Nicole — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Dula, Adrienne Nicole
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.