Understanding and improving recovery from arm weakness after a stroke
Official title: Deconstructing Post-Stroke Hemiparesis for Precision Neurorehabilitation
Funded at Providence VA Medical Center · NIH-10938005 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stroke patients with weakness on one side of their body can recover their arm function better by understanding how their brains work during rehabilitation, so they can get more personalized help to improve their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX004237-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938005 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke and are currently facing challenges with arm weakness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had a stroke or those with pre-existing conditions that severely limit their ability to participate in rehabilitation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the recovery of arm function in stroke patients, particularly those with hemiparesis, which is weakness on one side of the body. Dr. David Lin, a neurologist specializing in neurorehabilitation, aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of this condition by analyzing brain imaging and electrical activity. The study involves tracking over 180 stroke patients from the acute phase of their recovery to understand how their brain and body respond to rehabilitation efforts. By identifying specific patterns in brain connectivity and motor pathways, the research seeks to tailor rehabilitation strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation techniques that significantly improve arm function in stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging and neurophysiological assessments to improve rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, David J — Providence VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Lin, David J
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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.