Understanding how brain connectivity changes after a stroke
Shift from Unilateral to Bilateral Sensory-Motor Connectivity in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN · NIH-10918117
This study is looking at how the brain changes after a stroke, especially for people who have trouble moving their arms and hands, to help find better ways to support recovery and improve movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAMPAIGN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10918117 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain's sensory and motor pathways adapt following a stroke, particularly focusing on patients who experience abnormal movement patterns. It aims to understand the shift in sensory information processing from the affected side of the body to the unaffected side, which may contribute to difficulties in arm and hand function. By using advanced imaging techniques, the study will explore the relationship between these changes in brain connectivity and the motor impairments that arise after a stroke. The findings could provide insights into new rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a hemiparetic stroke and exhibit abnormal movement patterns in their affected limbs.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or those with other neurological conditions unrelated to hemiparesis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation techniques that enhance recovery of arm and hand function in stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain connectivity changes after stroke, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
CHAMPAIGN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN — CHAMPAIGN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YANG, YUAN — UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
- Study coordinator: YANG, YUAN
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.
Conditions: Acquired brain injury