Improving personalized treatments for movement impairments using advanced computer modeling.
OpenSim Enhancements to Enable Computational Design of Personalized Treatments for Movement Impairments
This study is working on new software that helps doctors create personalized treatment plans for people with movement challenges from conditions like osteoarthritis, stroke, or spinal cord injuries, aiming to improve recovery and quality of life with more effective, tailored solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854881 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative software that enables the design of personalized treatments for individuals with movement impairments caused by conditions like osteoarthritis, stroke, and spinal cord injuries. By utilizing objective, physics-based computer models, engineers and clinicians will collaborate to create tailored interventions that are more effective than traditional off-the-shelf solutions. The approach aims to enhance recovery and improve the quality of life for patients by providing evidence-based treatment options. The software will simulate movement and treatment outcomes, allowing for a more precise and individualized approach to rehabilitation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are experiencing movement impairments due to conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, or osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with movement impairments not related to the specified conditions or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized rehabilitation strategies for patients with movement impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using computer modeling for treatment design in other fields, suggesting a promising potential for this novel approach in movement impairment rehabilitation.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Rice University — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fregly, Benjamin J — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Fregly, Benjamin J
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.