Understanding how different brain pathways affect movement after a stroke
Official title: Role of Alternate Sensorimotor Pathway Degeneration in Motor Function in Acute Stroke
Funded at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · NIH-10439241 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different pathways in the brain can help people recover their movement after a stroke, especially for those with more serious challenges, so that rehab can be customized to fit each person's needs and help them get back on their feet better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Edinburg, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $443,963 |
| NIH project number | 1R15NS121970-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10439241 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced an acute stroke and are facing challenges with motor function recovery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had a stroke or those with mild impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of alternate sensorimotor pathways in motor function recovery following an acute stroke. It aims to identify how changes in these pathways can influence rehabilitation outcomes, particularly for patients with severe impairments. By utilizing biomarkers, the study seeks to tailor rehabilitation strategies to individual patient needs rather than applying a generic approach. This personalized method could enhance recovery and improve mobility for stroke survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies that significantly improve motor function in stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using biomarkers to tailor rehabilitation strategies, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements in stroke recovery.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Potter-Baker, Kelsey — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Study coordinator: Potter-Baker, Kelsey
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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.