StrokeNet National Coordinating Center

NIH StrokeNet National Clinical Coordinating Center (NCC)

['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI · NIH-11252355

A national hub that runs and supports clinical trials to find better prevention, treatment, and recovery options for people affected by stroke.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11252355 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This coordinating center leads a national network of regional centers and 500+ hospital sites to plan and run multi-site clinical trials, imaging and biomarker studies, and related research. The team helps design trials, manage research pharmacies and imaging operations, and works to start trials quickly after funding. They focus on recruiting and keeping a diverse group of participants so results apply to real patients and also train new clinical researchers to run future trials. If you've had a stroke, this network increases the chances that nearby hospitals can offer well-run trials and specialized studies you might join.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: People who have had a stroke, are recovering from one, or are at high risk of stroke and who receive care at participating hospitals would be the best candidates to join StrokeNet trials.

Not a fit: People without stroke or stroke risk, or those who cannot travel to or receive care at participating StrokeNet sites, would likely not benefit directly from this coordinating center.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Could speed up development and testing of better stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery options and make high-quality trials more accessible to patients.

How similar studies have performed: Prior national stroke networks and multicenter trials have helped deliver major treatment advances like improved clot-busting drugs and thrombectomy techniques, and StrokeNet builds on that proven model.

Where this research is happening

CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Brain Vascular Disorders

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.