Combined-Therapy Protocols for Sensorimotor Disorders
Funded at Albany Research Institute, INC. · NIH-11422902 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A flexible software and hardware platform will help therapists combine rehabilitation methods to improve movement and recovery for people with sensorimotor problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albany Research Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albany, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2014 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $475,135 |
| NIH project number | 2P41EB018783-11A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422902 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with sensorimotor disorders who could benefit from combined rehabilitation therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose condition cannot be improved by neuromodulation or whose therapy needs do not align with multimodal rehabilitation.
What this research studies
This project builds a new software framework, BCI2000-ENCORE, to securely and efficiently combine multiple rehabilitation therapies in real time. It extends an existing brain-computer interface platform to support simultaneous therapies and rapid data exchange. The second part tests how to choose effective therapy sets to maximize recovery based on clinical data and mechanistic insights. Bench-testing is underway to verify the system’s performance before clinical testing. The work aims to translate complex therapy combinations into practical tools for clinicians and patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience greater recovery by receiving multiple therapies that work together.
How similar studies have gone: There is evidence that combining rehabilitation approaches can yield better outcomes than single therapies, though this platform enables more systematic combos.
Where this research is happening
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Albany Research Institute, INC.
Albany, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolpaw, Jonathan Rickel — Albany Research Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wolpaw, Jonathan Rickel
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.