Understanding how the brain controls movement to improve rehabilitation after injury.
Official title: RR&D Research Career Scientist Award Application
Funded at VA Northern California Health Care Sys · NIH-10988227 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our brains control movement to help people recover better after a stroke or brain injury, especially as they age, by finding new ways to boost healing and improve movement skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Northern California Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mather, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6RX003543-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10988227 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults recovering from strokes or other neurological injuries who are experiencing motor dysfunction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-neurological conditions or those who are not experiencing motor dysfunction may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural mechanisms behind human movement to enhance rehabilitation for individuals recovering from brain injuries, particularly strokes. By combining insights from neurorehabilitation, neuromechanics, and neuroengineering, the research aims to develop targeted interventions that promote recovery of motor functions. The study focuses on understanding how aging and neurological conditions affect movement, the potential for recovery after central nervous system injuries, and the factors that enhance rehabilitation effectiveness. Through this work, the research seeks to create biomarkers for recovery and innovative methods to stimulate neuroplasticity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that significantly enhance recovery outcomes for patients with motor dysfunction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in neurorehabilitation has shown promising results in improving recovery outcomes through targeted interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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VA Northern California Health Care Sys
Mather, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patten, Carolynn — VA Northern California Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Patten, Carolynn
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.