Wake Forest NeuroNext Clinical Site (WAKENN)
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-11404416 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded program at Wake Forest Health Sciences helps run and coordinate clinical studies for adults at multiple hospitals, aiming to improve how NeuroNEXT trials are conducted and enroll participants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $413,377 |
| NIH project number | 5U24NS107197-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404416 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who are eligible for NeuroNEXT clinical trials at participating Wake Forest and affiliated hospitals.
✕Less likely to help
If a trial is not available or not suited to an individual's health condition, they may not benefit from these activities.
What this research studies
This grant supports the Wake Forest NeuroNEXT clinical site, which coordinates adult-focused clinical studies within the NeuroNEXT network. It emphasizes rapid study startup, diverse participant enrollment, and high-quality data collection across partner hospitals, including children’s facilities. The site also promotes training and networking through the Wake Investigator Network Development to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and future research funding. Participants would be adults enrolled in NeuroNEXT trials at affiliated hospitals in the Wake Forest network.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from access to cutting-edge NeuroNEXT trials and improved local research infrastructure.
How similar studies have gone: The NeuroNEXT network has demonstrated successful enrollment and collaboration across multiple sites, with strong performance metrics.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ezzeddine, Mustapha Ahmad — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Ezzeddine, Mustapha Ahmad
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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.