Race and Blood Pressure: Stopping VCID and Stroke after Brain Bleeds
Official title: Race / Ethncicity, Hypertension and Prevention of VCID and Stroke after Intracerebral Hemmorrhage
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11392691 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A research project aims to help Black patients who have survived an intracerebral hemorrhage by improving blood pressure control to prevent cognitive decline and recurrent stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2016 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,513,966 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS093870-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392691 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who have survived an intracerebral hemorrhage, particularly Black patients or those with high risk factors for VCID and recurrent stroke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without elevated blood pressure or those not at risk for VCID after ICH may see limited benefit from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
This project focuses on people who have had an intracerebral hemorrhage and are at high risk for vascular cognitive impairment and stroke. It looks at how race, social factors, and blood pressure management affect outcomes, with a goal of designing better interventions that engage patients in BP control. The researchers plan to combine clinical data with real-world factors to identify barriers and test strategies that could help patients manage BP after ICH. By addressing non-medical drivers of health, the study seeks to reduce the progression of cerebrovascular disease and improve long-term brain health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience steadier blood pressure, fewer cognitive problems, and a lower chance of another stroke after ICH.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials show BP management can be challenging after stroke, and engaging patients is key to success, with mixed results in HC/real-world settings.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosand, Jonathan — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rosand, Jonathan
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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.