How a specific brain area helps recovery after a stroke.
Official title: The contribution of premotor cortex to recovery after stroke.
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11097171 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a specific part of the brain can help people recover their movement skills after a stroke, and it aims to find ways to improve rehabilitation for stroke patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $423,254 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS133403-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11097171 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke resulting in motor function impairment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not suffered a stroke or have other neurological conditions unrelated to stroke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of the ipsilesional premotor cortex in helping patients recover motor function after a stroke that damages the primary motor cortex. By studying animal models, the researchers aim to understand how this brain region can compensate for lost motor control and improve movement abilities. The project will explore both natural recovery and the effects of rehabilitation interventions on motor function recovery. Insights gained could lead to better therapeutic strategies for stroke patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation techniques that enhance motor recovery for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain plasticity and recovery mechanisms after stroke, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guggenmos, David — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Guggenmos, David
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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.