Investigating a hydrogel to improve recovery after stroke
Post-Stroke Neurovascular Function and Repair within a Porous Hydrogel
This study is looking at how a special gel can help stroke patients recover by encouraging the growth of new blood vessels and nerve connections in the brain, and it involves testing this gel in mice to see how it helps heal brain damage.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013313 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how a special biocompatible hydrogel can aid recovery in stroke patients by promoting the growth of new blood vessels and nerve connections in the brain. The study will involve injecting this hydrogel into the area of the brain affected by a stroke in mice, allowing researchers to observe how it helps repair the damaged tissue. By using advanced imaging techniques, the research aims to track the healing process and assess how rehabilitation activities can enhance the effects of the hydrogel. The ultimate goal is to find new ways to improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults who have experienced an ischemic stroke and are seeking new therapeutic options for recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or those with other neurological conditions unrelated to stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments that significantly enhance recovery and quality of life for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using biocompatible materials for enhancing recovery after stroke, indicating that this approach may be viable.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rathbun, Elle Mai — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Rathbun, Elle Mai
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.