Improving muscle recovery in older Veterans after periods of inactivity
Official title: BCCMA: Recovery of Aged Muscle After Disuse Atrophy (REMEDY): Targeting energetics and proteostasis in recovery from disuse atrophy
Funded at Oklahoma City VA Medical Center · NIH-11050314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older Veterans can regain their muscle strength and function after being inactive in the hospital, and it aims to find ways to help them keep their muscles healthy during recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006508-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11050314 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Veterans who have experienced hospital-acquired weakness and are at risk for muscle loss.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 21 or do not have a history of hospital stays may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how older Veterans can better recover muscle mass and function after being inactive due to hospital stays. It aims to understand the biological reasons behind muscle loss and explore early interventions that could help maintain muscle health. By using pre-clinical models and precision medicine, the study seeks to identify risks and develop methods to monitor muscle atrophy and its effects on physical abilities. The research focuses on the unique challenges faced by older Veterans, particularly those with multiple health issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery strategies for older Veterans, helping them regain muscle strength and function more effectively after hospital stays.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing muscle recovery in older populations can lead to significant improvements, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bodine, Sue C — Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bodine, Sue C
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.