NeuroNEXT center coordinating clinical trials for neurological disorders
Network of Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) DCC
This project runs the data and coordination center that helps test new treatments for people with neurological disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11182553 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This center organizes and manages clinical trials across a national network so trials start faster and run more smoothly. It handles study design, data collection and management, statistical analysis, safety monitoring, and quality control for adult and pediatric neurological studies. If you join a NeuroNEXT trial, the center helps ensure your data are handled securely, your safety is tracked, and the trial follows strict standards. The goal is to make early-stage trials reliable so promising treatments can move on to larger studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with neurological conditions who meet the specific eligibility rules of a NeuroNEXT clinical trial.
Not a fit: People without a neurological diagnosis or whose condition is not being studied in NeuroNEXT trials are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could speed up development of safer and more effective treatments for many neurological conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other national clinical trial networks have helped bring treatments to patients more quickly, and NeuroNEXT has previously supported successful early-phase neurology trials.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coffey, Christopher S. — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Coffey, Christopher S.
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.