Understanding how limbs move before and after spinal cord injury
Limb coordination during locomotion before and after spinal cord injury
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · NIH-11107886
This project aims to better understand how the body controls limb movement, especially after a spinal cord injury, to help improve walking abilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11107886 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Spinal cord injury can severely impact a person's ability to move, affecting their quality of life. Even after an injury, the spinal cord circuits below the injury site remain active and can be stimulated. While electrical stimulation has shown promise in helping people with spinal cord injuries walk, current methods often result in slow, uncoordinated movement. This work uses animal models to gain a deeper understanding of these spinal circuits and how they interact to control movement. The goal is to develop more effective strategies for restoring functional walking after spinal cord injury.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research is for anyone affected by spinal cord injury who hopes for future advancements in restoring movement and walking abilities.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate, direct treatment or participation in a human clinical trial will not find direct benefit from this basic science animal model work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new and improved treatments, such as better electrical stimulation techniques, to help people with spinal cord injuries regain more natural and coordinated walking.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work has shown some success with electrical stimulation to restore walking after spinal cord injury, but this project seeks to overcome current limitations in coordination and fluidity.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PRILUTSKY, BORIS I — GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Study coordinator: PRILUTSKY, BORIS I
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.
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