Developing new ways to prevent chronic wounds in patients.
RR&D Research Career Scientist Award
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10999636
This study is exploring new ways to help people, especially those with spinal cord injuries, avoid painful wounds that don’t heal by finding out their personal risk factors and creating tools to encourage movement and exercise.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10999636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing innovative methods to help patients avoid chronic non-healing wounds and their related health issues. The team, led by a Research Career Scientist at the VA, is conducting interdisciplinary clinical studies to identify personalized risks for pressure injuries using novel biomarkers. They are also developing a point-of-care technology that can quickly assess an individual's risk for recurrent pressure injuries, which is particularly important for patients with spinal cord injuries. Additionally, they are working on a new device to promote regular exercise and weight-shifting to further prevent these injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with spinal cord injuries or those at high risk for developing pressure injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have risk factors for chronic wounds or pressure injuries may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of chronic wounds and improve overall health outcomes for patients at risk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in similar approaches, particularly in the area of personalized medicine for wound prevention.
Where this research is happening
CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES
- LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER — CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BOGIE, KATH — LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: BOGIE, KATH
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.