Understanding fatigue after a stroke
Official title: Behavioral and Neural Correlates of Post-Stroke Fatigue
Funded at Texas Woman's University · NIH-10725951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at why many stroke survivors feel tired all the time and how a special brain stimulation technique might help boost their energy levels, making it easier for them to recover.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Woman's University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denton, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $372,870 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HD109737-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10725951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors experiencing significant fatigue that affects their daily activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience post-stroke fatigue or have other unrelated medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the causes of post-stroke fatigue (PSF), which affects many stroke survivors and hinders their rehabilitation efforts. By using brain stimulation techniques, specifically anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), the study aims to enhance brain activity in the primary motor cortex and assess its impact on fatigue levels. Participants will undergo multiple sessions of stimulation and complete various assessments to evaluate changes in fatigue and brain function. The goal is to uncover the underlying mechanisms of PSF and identify effective interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for post-stroke fatigue, enhancing the quality of life for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies using brain stimulation techniques have shown mixed results, indicating that this approach is still being explored and may offer new insights.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Woman's University
Denton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goh, Hui-Ting — Texas Woman's University
- Study coordinator: Goh, Hui-Ting
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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.