Enhancing neuroprosthetics with health monitoring for spinal cord injury
Augmenting Implanted Neuroprosthetics with Targeted Health Monitoring for Spinal Cord Injury - the LIFELINE
This study is testing a new health monitoring device called 'Lifeline' that will work with your existing neuroprosthetic system to keep an eye on important health signs like temperature and heart rate, helping people with spinal cord injuries catch any potential health problems early on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10814386 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an implanted health monitoring device called the 'Lifeline' that will work alongside an existing neuroprosthetic system to track vital health parameters such as temperature and heart activity. By integrating this device into the Networked Neuroprosthesis (NNP), the research aims to provide continuous health monitoring for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The Lifeline device will utilize existing power and data capabilities of the NNP system, allowing for efficient monitoring without significant additional risks. The goal is to enable early detection of health issues that could lead to increased mortality in SCI patients, facilitating timely medical interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with spinal cord injuries who are already using or are candidates for neuroprosthetic devices.
Not a fit: Patients without spinal cord injuries or those who do not require neuroprosthetic devices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for patients with spinal cord injuries by enabling early detection of critical health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in integrating health monitoring with neuroprosthetic systems, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kilgore, Kevin L. — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Kilgore, Kevin L.
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.