Exploring how force affects biological systems and sensory responses.
Force-Based Manipulations Research Network
This study is exploring how different types of physical forces affect our bodies and senses, with the goal of improving treatments for patients by bringing together experts from various fields to create better therapies that use these forces.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061776 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance our understanding of how mechanical forces influence biological systems and sensory responses. By establishing a collaborative network, the project will bring together experts from various fields such as biomechanics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to address key challenges in force-based manipulations. The approach includes developing universal metrics for measuring force effects and investigating how these forces interact with neural mechanisms and contextual factors. Patients may benefit from advancements in therapies that utilize force-based techniques for improved clinical outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions that affect mechanosensation or require force-based therapeutic interventions.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to mechanotransduction or those not requiring force-based therapies may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative therapies that optimize the use of mechanical forces in clinical settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in similar interdisciplinary approaches, suggesting potential for significant advancements in understanding mechanotransduction.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reed, William Ray — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Reed, William Ray
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.