Los Angeles–Southern California Stroke Network Hub
Los Angeles - Southern California (LASC) NIH StrokeNet Regional Coordinating Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11251576
This program runs clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, treat, and recover from stroke for patients in Southern California, Sacramento, and New Mexico, with extra focus on underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11251576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
I would be joining a coordinated network of 43 hospitals and rehabilitation centers that carry out multiple stroke prevention, acute treatment, and recovery trials. The hub organizes and supports 5–15 NIH StrokeNet trials across Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, and New Mexico so that hospitals can enroll patients efficiently. The program prioritizes enrolling women, Hispanic-American, African-American, and other underserved groups so trials reflect the community. It also trains fellows, coordinators, and clinicians to run high-quality stroke research and care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who have had a stroke, are at high risk for stroke, or need stroke recovery care — including adults and some children — treated at one of the participating hospitals are the best candidates.
Not a fit: People who live outside the network areas or whose health issues are unrelated to stroke are unlikely to be eligible or get direct benefit from these trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this network could speed up delivery of better stroke prevention, emergency therapies, and rehabilitation options and make trials more accessible to underserved patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous NIH StrokeNet and regional stroke network efforts have successfully produced important advances in stroke care, so this continues a proven approach.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SAVER, JEFFREY L — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: SAVER, JEFFREY L
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.