Understanding how people learn and use movements after a stroke
Investigating a dual-pathway framework for praxis
['FUNDING_R01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK · NIH-11015032
This study is looking at how people who have had a stroke can learn to copy movements and use tools again, especially those who struggle with these skills due to a condition called limb apraxia, with the goal of finding better ways to help them regain their independence in daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11015032 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals learn to imitate movements and use tools, which are essential for performing daily activities, especially after experiencing a stroke. It focuses on patients with limb apraxia, a condition that affects the ability to perform skilled actions, often leading to increased dependence on caregivers. By exploring the cognitive and motor processes involved in these abilities, the research aims to develop a new theoretical framework that could improve rehabilitation strategies. The study combines insights from cognitive and motor neuroscience to better understand how patients can regain their functional independence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a left-hemisphere stroke and are facing challenges with limb apraxia.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or do not exhibit symptoms of limb apraxia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation techniques that enhance recovery and independence for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding cognitive-motor interactions, suggesting that this approach could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WONG, AARON L — ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK
- Study coordinator: WONG, AARON L
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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