Understanding brain control of arm movements after stroke
Brain areas that control reaching movements after stroke: Task-relevant connectivity and movement-synchronized brain stimulation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · NIH-10977068
This study is looking at how using brain stimulation along with practice can help stroke survivors move their arms better, focusing on how the brain changes after a stroke to improve everyday movements.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10977068 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how brain stimulation combined with practice can improve arm movement in stroke survivors. It focuses on understanding the brain networks involved in reaching movements and how they change after a stroke. By using techniques like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, the study aims to assess the effects of stimulating specific brain areas during reaching tasks. This approach seeks to enhance recovery of motor functions that are crucial for daily activities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke and are facing challenges with arm movement.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or those with severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies that enhance motor recovery in stroke patients, helping them regain independence in daily activities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using brain stimulation techniques to improve motor function in stroke patients, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WITTENBERG, GEORGE F. — VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
- Study coordinator: WITTENBERG, GEORGE F.
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.