Regional Stroke Trial Network for Eastern North Carolina and Southern Virginia (ENVISION)
Duke-University of North Carolina (UNC) Eastern North Carolina and Southern Virginia RegIonal Stroke trIal cONsortium (ENVISION)
This project runs clinical trials of new prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches for adults who have had or are at risk of stroke in eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11247924 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers at Duke and UNC are creating a regional coordinating center that brings together 22 hospitals to run stroke clinical trials across eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia. The center will enroll adults with stroke or at high risk for stroke, coordinate treatments and follow-up visits, and collect outcomes across hospitals including rehabilitation and pediatric services. ENVISION focuses on suburban and rural communities and aims to include groups that are traditionally underrepresented in clinical research. The network will use existing clinical infrastructures and CTSAs to manage recruitment, retention, and data sharing for multiple stroke-related trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (age 21 and older) who live in or receive care in eastern North Carolina or southern Virginia and who have had a stroke or are at high risk for stroke are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who live outside the catchment area, children under 21, or those who do not meet eligibility criteria for the specific trials are unlikely to be able to participate or benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the network could speed access to new stroke prevention and treatment options and improve recovery outcomes for people in the region.
How similar studies have performed: Duke and UNC have strong track records in stroke trial recruitment and follow-up, and regional trial networks have previously supported successful stroke research and improvements in care.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feng, Wuwei — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Feng, Wuwei
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.