Center to Improve Precision Neurorehabilitation through Community Voices
Official title: Center for Advancing Precision Neural Circuit-Based Rehabilitation (Neuro-PRECISE)
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-11413409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center project aims to actively involve people with lived experience and caregivers to shape brain- injury rehabilitation research and share findings widely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,280,584 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD118628-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People with CNS injuries, their caregivers, and advocates who are interested in shaping rehabilitation research and accessing shared findings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in or benefiting from stakeholder engagement activities may not directly experience changes.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Community Engagement & Outreach Core that brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, and the public to guide precision neurorehabilitation efforts. It prioritizes real-world input from people with lived experience to inform center leadership, research cores, and dissemination activities. The core will collaborate with other rehabilitation centers and NIH programs to build a national network and ensure findings reach patients, families, and care partners. Through structured engagement and transparent communication, the project seeks to align research with patient needs and everyday recovery goals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see more relevant research translated into personalized rehabilitation strategies and resources.
How similar studies have gone: Engagement-focused cores in biomedical centers have shown improved relevance of research and uptake in care settings.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kautz, Steven a. — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Kautz, Steven a.
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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.