Understanding how strokes affect cognitive outcomes and dementia risk
DISCOVERY - Recruitment and Retention Core
This study is looking for people who have had a stroke to help us learn more about how strokes can affect thinking and memory, so we can find ways to better support those dealing with these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929425 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the impact of strokes on cognitive impairment and dementia, specifically post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia (PSCID). It aims to recruit patients who have experienced various types of strokes, such as ischemic strokes and hemorrhages, to participate in assessments that will help identify risk factors and protective factors related to PSCID. By forming a national network, the study seeks to gather robust data that can lead to better understanding and treatment of cognitive issues following strokes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals who have recently experienced an acute stroke, including ischemic strokes and hemorrhages.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or have pre-existing cognitive impairments unrelated to stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and managing cognitive impairment and dementia in stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding cognitive outcomes post-stroke, but this approach aims to create a more comprehensive national network, making it a novel effort.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meschia, James F — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Meschia, James F
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.