Understanding how cognitive and motor skills affect driving in stroke survivors with mild cognitive impairment
Investigating cognitive-motor variability to predict driving performance in stroke survivors with MCI
This study is looking at how thinking and movement skills work together to affect driving in stroke survivors with mild cognitive impairment, and it aims to find ways to help them drive better and stay independent.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009028 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between cognitive-motor variability and driving performance in stroke survivors who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study aims to assess how cognitive and motor systems interact, which is crucial for maintaining independent mobility. Participants will undergo cognitive assessments and driving technology evaluations to identify specific mechanisms that influence their driving abilities. The research also focuses on developing interventions to enhance functional mobility and independence for these individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors who are experiencing mild cognitive impairment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of stroke or those without cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing driving safety and independence in stroke survivors with MCI.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding cognitive-motor interactions in aging populations, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Fort Collins, United States
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lodha, Neha — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Lodha, Neha
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.