Improving recovery and daily function for Veterans after stroke
Enhancing function for Veterans post-stroke at the system and individual level
This project will develop and try out ways to help older Veterans regain physical ability and stay active after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Philadelphia VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11166432 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You may be asked to share information about your abilities when you finish formal rehabilitation so researchers can see how much difficulty remains and whether that differs across groups of Veterans. The team will review VA health records and follow up with Veterans over time to track recovery and related outcomes like hospital readmissions and quality of life. Based on those findings, researchers will create and pilot scalable programs to increase regular physical activity and support self-management for older Veterans after stroke. Participation could include wearing an activity tracker, completing brief surveys, and attending follow-up visits at the VA or remotely.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older Veterans who have had a stroke and recently completed post-acute rehabilitation, especially those enrolled in VA care, are the primary candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not Veterans, not enrolled in VA care, medically unstable, or with severe cognitive impairment that prevents participation may not benefit from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help Veterans recover more function, stay active longer, and improve quality of life while reducing readmissions.
How similar studies have performed: Physical activity programs have been shown to help recovery after stroke in prior research, but scalable, VA-focused interventions for older Veterans are relatively untested.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Philadelphia VA Medical Center — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waddell, Kimberly — Philadelphia VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Waddell, Kimberly
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.