Improving implantable connectors for treating nerve disorders
Optimization & Pre-clinical Testing of Implantable, In-Line High Density 32-Channel Connector
This study is working on improving tiny connectors that can be safely placed in the body to help people with nerve issues, like trouble walking after a stroke or feeling in amputated limbs, and it aims to gather information that could lead to future treatments for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11173550 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the design and materials of miniature, high-density multi-channel connectors that can be implanted in the body. These connectors are intended to be part of systems that help treat conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system, such as difficulties in walking after a stroke or restoring sensations in amputated limbs. The project involves optimizing the manufacturing process and testing the connectors for safety and effectiveness through laboratory and animal studies. The ultimate goal is to gather data that will support future clinical trials for these advanced medical devices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals recovering from strokes or amputations who experience challenges with movement or sensation.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to peripheral nerve disorders or those who are not candidates for implantable devices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for patients with nerve-related disorders, enhancing mobility and sensation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing implantable devices for nerve stimulation, indicating a potential for success with this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gbur, Janet L — Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Gbur, Janet L
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.