Understanding how the brain adapts after limb loss or stroke
The Mechanisms and Functional Consequences of Interhemispheric Plasticity
This study looks at how the brain adjusts after things like losing a limb or having a stroke, and it hopes to find out if these changes help people recover or lead to ongoing pain, which could help improve treatment for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10843864 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain changes its neural activity following events like limb amputation or stroke. By using advanced imaging techniques and animal models, the study aims to identify the specific neurons and synapses involved in these adaptations. The goal is to determine whether these brain changes help in recovery or contribute to chronic pain conditions. Patients may benefit from insights that could improve rehabilitation strategies and pain management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults who have experienced limb amputation, nerve damage, or stroke.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to limb loss, stroke, or chronic pain may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better rehabilitation techniques and pain management strategies for individuals recovering from limb loss or stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain plasticity, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Bethesda, United States
- Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med — Bethesda, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Petrus, Emily Rose — Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med
- Study coordinator: Petrus, Emily Rose
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.