Understanding how immune responses after a stroke can improve rehabilitation timing
Official title: Transcriptional Profiling of the Post-Stroke Immune Response to Tailor Rehabilitation Timelines
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-10813916 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how your immune system reacts after a stroke to help create a personalized recovery plan just for you, making sure your rehabilitation fits your unique healing journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $252,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD114143-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10813916 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced a stroke and are beginning their rehabilitation process.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recovering from a stroke or those who are at a very advanced stage of recovery may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the immune response in the blood after a stroke can provide insights into the severity and progression of the condition. By analyzing the transcriptional profiles of immune cells, the study aims to develop a personalized approach to neurorehabilitation, tailoring rehabilitation programs to each patient's unique recovery timeline. The research combines expertise in stroke rehabilitation and genomics, utilizing advanced techniques to track immune responses over time. The goal is to enhance recovery outcomes by aligning rehabilitation efforts with biological markers of recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using immune response markers to inform treatment timelines, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Braun, Robynne — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Braun, Robynne
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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.