Support for patients with severe stroke and their families
Official title: Longitudinal transdisciplinary Neuropalliative care Support for Patients with Severe Stroke and their Families
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11119166 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people who have had severe strokes and their families by providing support and resources to improve their daily lives and communication with healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $761,403 |
| NIH project number | 1R56AG086950-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11119166 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have suffered a severe stroke and their family members who are involved in their care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with mild strokes may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing comprehensive care for patients who have experienced severe strokes and their families. It aims to address the long-term challenges these patients face, including cognitive and physical impairments, as well as emotional and psychological distress. The approach involves a transdisciplinary team that will offer support and resources to improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. By understanding the complexities of post-stroke recovery, the research seeks to enhance communication between families and healthcare providers regarding treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for stroke survivors and their families by providing tailored support and resources.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that comprehensive care models for stroke survivors can lead to improved outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Creutzfeldt, Claire Johanna — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Creutzfeldt, Claire Johanna
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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.