Understanding how sensory changes after a stroke affect walking and balance
Official title: Tracking the Development and Influence of Post-Stroke Sensory Reweighting on Walking and Balance Outcomes
Funded at University of Cincinnati · NIH-10950527 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how your body's ability to sense and adjust after a stroke can help you walk better and stay balanced in the first six months, with the goal of finding ways to make recovery easier and safer for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $243,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD115776-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950527 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke within the last six months and are facing challenges with walking and balance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are more than six months post-stroke or those with pre-existing conditions affecting mobility may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the body's sensory adjustments after a stroke influence recovery in walking and balance during the critical first six months post-stroke. By tracking changes in sensory processing and identifying related brain structures, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms that contribute to improved mobility and reduced fall risk. The findings could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual patients based on their specific recovery needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation techniques that enhance walking and balance recovery for stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding sensory reweighting and its impact on recovery, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Awosika, Oluwole Oladimeji — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Awosika, Oluwole Oladimeji
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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.