Advancing care and research for nerve injuries
Official title: Setting Priorities to Advance Clinical and Research Efforts in Nerve Injury - Nerve SPACE
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11072280 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about organizing a special conference where doctors and experts will come together to talk about how to improve care and research for people with nerve injuries, so they can find better ways to help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $32,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AR085496-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072280 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced nerve injuries and are seeking advanced treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with nerve injuries who are not engaged in clinical care or research discussions may not benefit from this conference.
What this research studies
This research focuses on organizing the inaugural Nerve SPACE conference, which aims to bring together experts from various fields to discuss and prioritize clinical care and research efforts related to nerve injuries. The conference will feature discussions among hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other stakeholders, including therapists and patient advocates. By fostering collaboration and open dialogue, the conference seeks to address current challenges and explore innovative solutions in the management of peripheral nerve injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better outcomes for patients with nerve injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and collaborative efforts in related fields have shown success in advancing treatment protocols and fostering innovation.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dy, Christopher John — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Dy, Christopher John
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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.