Improving muscle recovery in Veterans after hospitalization
Official title: BCCMA: Recovery of Aged Muscle After Disuse Atrophy (REMEDY): Exercise and Monitoring with Post-Hospitalization Muscle Atrophy to Sustain Intrinsic Capacity and Strength (EMPHASIS)
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-10922332 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Veterans with chronic kidney disease regain their muscle strength and mass after being in the hospital, using personalized exercise plans and support to keep their muscles healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01CX002836-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922332 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with Stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or do not have chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping Veterans with chronic kidney disease recover muscle strength and mass after being hospitalized. It aims to assess their muscle health before and after hospitalization using various measurements, including strength and mobility. The project will implement tailored exercise and monitoring strategies to combat disuse muscle atrophy, which is a common issue for hospitalized individuals. By establishing a baseline of muscle health, the research seeks to develop effective interventions that can be applied to similar populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve muscle recovery and overall health for Veterans after hospitalization.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing muscle atrophy through tailored exercise interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris-Love, Michael — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Harris-Love, Michael
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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.