Understanding how sleep affects recovery after a stroke
Local slow wave sleep in repair and recovery after stroke
This study is looking at how your sleep patterns, especially deep sleep, might help your brain heal and recover after a stroke, with the goal of finding better ways to support stroke recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873215 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns and brain recovery following a stroke. The project focuses on how slow wave sleep may influence brain plasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt and repair itself. The principal investigator, along with expert mentors, will utilize advanced imaging techniques and genetic studies to explore these connections. By understanding these mechanisms, the research aims to improve recovery strategies for stroke patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies that enhance recovery for stroke patients by optimizing their sleep patterns.
How similar studies have performed: While the connection between sleep and recovery after stroke is an emerging field, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding the role of sleep in brain health.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Landsness, Eric C — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Landsness, Eric C
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.