Developing interventions to restore function and minimize disability after serious health events.
RR&D Research Career Scientist Award Application
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10854721
This study is all about finding new ways to help people, especially older adults, recover and regain their strength after serious health issues like strokes or illnesses, while also training future researchers to keep improving health and independence for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10854721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing methods to help individuals regain their abilities and reduce disability following acute health crises, such as strokes or severe illnesses. It also aims to understand how exercise and rehabilitation can improve various body systems and tissues, particularly in older adults facing chronic health challenges. The principal investigator is dedicated to training future researchers to continue this important work, ensuring ongoing advancements in health and independence for aging populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults recovering from acute disabling events or those with chronic diseases that affect their mobility and independence.
Not a fit: Patients with stable chronic conditions that do not require rehabilitation or those who are not experiencing acute health crises may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance recovery and quality of life for patients with serious health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in rehabilitation interventions for similar conditions, indicating a promising approach for improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RYAN, ALICE S. — BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: RYAN, ALICE S.
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus