Improving rehabilitation services for patients with disabilities
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Funded at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital · NIH-10862757 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new and better ways to help people with disabilities during their rehabilitation, and we want to hear from patients like you to make sure these new methods really work!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlestown, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $485,524 |
| NIH project number | 5P2CHD086843-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-10862757 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with disabilities who are seeking rehabilitation services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have disabilities or are not seeking rehabilitation services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities by developing and implementing innovative approaches. The team will work on creating new methodologies and tools that can be used in rehabilitation settings to improve patient outcomes. Patients may be involved in the evaluation of these new techniques, providing feedback and insights that can shape future rehabilitation practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies that significantly improve the quality of life for patients with disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: While specific details are not provided, similar rehabilitation initiatives have shown promise in improving patient outcomes, suggesting potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Charlestown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ambrosio, Fabrisia — Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ambrosio, Fabrisia
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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.