Developing new technologies to help Veterans recover mobility and communication.
Official title: VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology
Funded at Providence VA Medical Center · NIH-11046500 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new ways to help Veterans who have trouble moving, communicating, or dealing with mental health issues due to conditions like spinal cord injuries, stroke, or ALS, using the latest technology and teamwork from experts in different fields.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2018 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I50RX002864-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046500 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Veterans experiencing mobility, communication, or mental health impairments due to conditions like stroke, ALS, or limb loss.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have neurological impairments or are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology focuses on creating innovative neurotechnologies and therapies aimed at improving rehabilitation for Veterans facing challenges in mobility, communication, mental health, and limb function. This research involves a collaborative team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians who work together to design and implement new strategies for conditions such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). By utilizing advanced techniques in neuroimaging and computational neuroscience, the center aims to enhance the quality of life for Veterans through targeted interventions and therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for Veterans with various neurological impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in neurotechnology and rehabilitation has shown promising results, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenberg, Benjamin D — Providence VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Greenberg, Benjamin D
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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.