Improving fat tissue health and metabolism after spinal cord injury
Official title: Reducing adipose tissue dysfunction and metabolic complications by manipulating sensory processing after spinal cord injury
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11168263 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how spinal cord injuries can change fat in the body and affect metabolism, with the goal of finding new ways to help people manage weight and related health issues after their injury.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 11, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $545,612 |
| NIH project number | 1R56NS134824-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168263 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and are dealing with weight gain or metabolic issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without spinal cord injuries or those not experiencing metabolic complications may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how spinal cord injury affects fat tissue and metabolism, focusing on the role of sensory processing. It aims to understand the mechanisms behind increased fat accumulation and related metabolic disorders in individuals with spinal cord injuries. By exploring the interaction between sensory neurons and fat tissue, the research seeks to identify potential therapeutic targets to improve metabolic health. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to new treatments for weight gain and metabolic complications following spinal cord injury.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing weight gain and metabolic disorders in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between sensory processing and metabolic health, suggesting potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tedeschi, Andrea — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Tedeschi, Andrea
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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.