Philadelphia Stroke Trials Network
Philadelphia Regional Stroke Trials Network Coordinating Center (PRSTNCC)
This program runs clinical trials that test new ways to treat, prevent, and help people recover from stroke for children and adults in the Philadelphia region.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11238926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This coordinating center, based at the University of Pennsylvania and partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and 13 member hospitals, organizes and runs multicenter stroke trials across the region. A multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and others work together to recruit patients, manage trials, and follow participants over time. The network includes comprehensive and primary stroke centers plus a regional pediatric center to include both adult and pediatric patients. Its work supports trials focused on treatment, prevention, and recovery after stroke and aims to reach a diverse patient population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adults who have had a stroke or are at high risk for stroke and receive care at one of the participating hospitals in the Philadelphia area and meet specific trial criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the Philadelphia region, those who do not meet individual trial eligibility rules, or those seeking guaranteed immediate improvement may not receive direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the network could give patients earlier access to promising therapies and improve stroke prevention and recovery across the region.
How similar studies have performed: Other multicenter stroke networks and coordinated trials have produced major advances like clot-busting drugs and mechanical thrombectomy, so this collaborative approach builds on proven models.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cucchiara, Brett Lee — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Cucchiara, Brett Lee
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.