Improving Balance and Posture After Spinal Cord Injury
Restoration of Postural Control After Spinal Cord Injury
['FUNDING_R01'] · KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE · NIH-11144994
This work explores how spinal cord injuries affect balance and posture, aiming to find ways to help people regain these abilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SOLNA, SWEDEN) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11144994 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people with spinal cord injuries find it hard to stand upright and keep their balance. This project looks at how these injuries change the way the brain and spinal cord communicate, which is essential for controlling posture. Researchers are using advanced techniques in an animal model to understand these changes at a detailed level. The goal is to pinpoint exactly what goes wrong in the nervous system so that new treatments can be developed to restore balance and movement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research is for individuals interested in the underlying mechanisms of spinal cord injury and future treatments for postural control issues.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate clinical trials or direct treatment options may not find direct benefit from this basic science research at this stage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new therapies that help individuals with spinal cord injuries regain their ability to stand and maintain balance.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies by this team have successfully identified specific changes in spinal mechanisms related to spinal cord injury, laying the groundwork for this current project.
Where this research is happening
SOLNA, SWEDEN
- KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE — SOLNA, SWEDEN (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DELIAGINA, TATIANA G — KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: DELIAGINA, TATIANA G
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.