Developing better rehabilitation methods for stroke recovery
RR&D Research Career Scientist Award Application
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RALPH H JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10938023
This study is all about finding better ways to help stroke patients recover by bringing together doctors, engineers, and scientists to create personalized rehab programs that focus on how you walk and move.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RALPH H JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10938023 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation for stroke patients by fostering collaboration among clinicians, engineers, and scientists. The goal is to create innovative rehabilitation interventions tailored to individual needs, based on a deep understanding of how walking mechanics and neural control function. By utilizing advanced computer simulations and musculoskeletal modeling, the research aims to identify specific coordination deficits in hemiparetic walking and their impact on recovery. This multidisciplinary approach seeks to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation strategies for those affected by stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke and are seeking rehabilitation to improve their mobility and walking function.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or those with conditions unrelated to stroke recovery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective rehabilitation therapies for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using computational modeling and multidisciplinary approaches to improve rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients.
Where this research is happening
CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES
- RALPH H JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER — CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KAUTZ, STEVEN A. — RALPH H JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: KAUTZ, STEVEN A.
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.