How limb movements are coordinated in cats before and after spinal cord injury
Limb coordination during locomotion before and after spinal cord injury
['FUNDING_R01'] · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · NIH-10778542
This study looks at how cats move their legs while walking, especially after they've had a spinal cord injury, to help us understand how their nervous system and muscles work together, which could lead to better recovery methods for both animals and people with similar injuries.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DREXEL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10778542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cats coordinate their limb movements during walking, particularly before and after experiencing a spinal cord injury. By studying the interactions between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, the research aims to understand how these factors affect balance and locomotion. The project utilizes a combination of experimental techniques and modeling to explore the neural mechanisms that control limb coordination. Insights gained from this research could help improve recovery strategies for animals and potentially humans with similar injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders affecting limb coordination.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to spinal cord injuries or those who do not have issues with limb coordination may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better rehabilitation methods for patients recovering from spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding limb coordination in animal models, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- DREXEL UNIVERSITY — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RYBAK, ILYA A — DREXEL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RYBAK, ILYA A
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.