Advanced Platform Technology Center for Veterans’ Assistive and Restorative Devices
Official title: Advanced Platform Technology Center
Funded at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center · NIH-11294209 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center based at a VA medical center helps develop and test new devices and therapies to improve the everyday lives of disabled Veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2015 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5I50RX001871-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11294209 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Disabled Veterans who have sensory, motor, or cognitive deficits or limb loss and are candidates for assistive devices or restorative therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Some Veterans may not benefit if their condition is not compatible with the technologies developed or if they cannot access the necessary clinical testing pathways.
What this research studies
This program supports VA investigators in creating assistive and restorative technologies that can move from idea to first-in-human testing, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and partnerships with contract manufacturers. It focuses on four clinical areas: Prosthetics and Orthotics, Health Monitoring, Activity-Based Neurorehabilitation, and Neural Interfacing, to help Veterans with sensory, motor, or cognitive deficits and limb loss. The center collaborates with Case Western Reserve University engineers and clinicians to translate concepts into clinically feasible solutions. The goal is to deliver safe, effective technologies that can be adopted in real-world rehabilitation settings and scaled through commercialization. The environment is designed to streamline development from concept to testing while ensuring accessible healthcare for Veterans, including remote expert support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could receive newer, better-fitting devices and therapies that improve independence and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous development programs have shown promise in translating assistive technologies to clinical use, with a need for ongoing optimization and broader access.
Where this research is happening
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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Triolo, Ronald J — Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Triolo, Ronald J
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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.