A center to improve pediatric rehabilitation research and interventions
National Pediatric Rehabilitation Resource Center
This study is creating a special center to help researchers improve treatments for kids who need rehabilitation, offering training, support, and funding to make sure they can find the best ways to help children recover and thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10869903 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a National Pediatric Rehabilitation Resource Center that will enhance the ability of researchers to conduct high-quality clinical trials focused on pediatric rehabilitation. The center will provide educational resources such as courses and workshops, support interdisciplinary collaborations, develop new measurement techniques, and fund pilot studies to gather data for future research. By improving the infrastructure for pediatric rehabilitation research, the center seeks to implement evidence-based interventions that can significantly benefit children with rehabilitation needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who require rehabilitation services, particularly those with conditions such as cerebral palsy.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-21 or do not require rehabilitation services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies and outcomes for children with conditions like cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on pediatric rehabilitation have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramey, Sharon Landesman — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Ramey, Sharon Landesman
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.