Understanding how sensory changes after a stroke affect walking and balance
Tracking the Development and Influence of Post-Stroke Sensory Reweighting on Walking and Balance Outcomes
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 ID | NIH-10950527 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients who are more than six months post-stroke or those with pre-existing conditions affecting mobility may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Cincinnati, United States
- University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Awosika, Oluwole Oladimeji — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Awosika, Oluwole Oladimeji
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.