Understanding how people recover movement after a stroke
Locomotor Recovery and Compensation Post-stroke
This study is looking at how people who have had a stroke can get their movement and balance back, especially focusing on how different types of training can help them walk on their own again.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10770993 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how patients regain movement and balance after experiencing a stroke. It focuses on identifying the recovery patterns and biomechanical strategies that patients use to walk independently. The study will assess these recovery patterns during standard rehabilitation and after high-intensity training interventions. By analyzing the relationship between training intensity and recovery outcomes, the research aims to uncover effective methods to enhance locomotor recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced a stroke and are undergoing rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients who are in the late stages of recovery or have severe disabilities that prevent participation in rehabilitation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance walking ability and independence for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with high-intensity training approaches for improving locomotor recovery in stroke patients.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hornby, Thomas George — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Hornby, Thomas George
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.