Understanding balance control while walking in people with chronic stroke
Official title: Quantifying adapted balance control during walking in chronic stroke
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11064291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how people who have had a stroke keep their balance while walking in tricky situations, and it aims to find ways to help them improve their walking and balance during recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $45,765 |
| NIH project number | 1F31HD115311-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11064291 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 facing challenges with balance and walking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with acute stroke conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals with chronic stroke manage balance and adaptability while walking, particularly in complex environments. It focuses on assessing the mechanisms that contribute to balance control, such as foot placement and body movements, during various walking tasks. By using biomechanical analyses, the study aims to identify how stroke affects these balance control mechanisms and how they can be improved to enhance rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance walking safety and independence for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding balance control in stroke rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kellaher, Grace Kathryn — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Kellaher, Grace Kathryn
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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.