Iowa Regional Stroke Network to Improve Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
The University of Iowa's Regional Stroke Research Network
Bringing hospitals across Iowa and the Upper Midwest together so people who have had a stroke or are at risk can more easily join clinical trials of prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11238966 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The University of Iowa is running a regional coordinating stroke center that connects comprehensive stroke centers and smaller hospitals to support multi-site clinical trials. The network builds local capacity by training staff, streamlining patient recruitment, and managing trial logistics across the Upper Midwest. By addressing geographic barriers and using the UI's long history in stroke research, the network aims to expand who can participate in trials and speed up testing of new prevention and recovery approaches. The UIRCC will continue partnering with NIH StrokeNet to bring more high-quality stroke trials to the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who have recently had a stroke, are recovering from a stroke, or are at high risk for stroke and receive care at participating hospitals in Iowa and nearby states are the best candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the Upper Midwest, cannot travel to participating centers, or do not meet specific medical criteria for individual trials may not be able to participate or benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more patients in Iowa and the Upper Midwest could gain faster access to new stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery options through clinical trials.
How similar studies have performed: This network builds on proven models—NIH StrokeNet and the University of Iowa have successfully run major trials before, and UI was a top enroller in DEFUSE-3.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leira, Enrique Carlos — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Leira, Enrique Carlos
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.