Understanding how to improve arm movement after a stroke
Defining the Neurological Substrates of Proximal Upper Extremity Motor Control and Recovery After Stroke
This study is looking at how strokes impact your brain's control over arm movements, especially at the shoulder and elbow, and it wants to see if special therapy can help improve your arm function and even change how your brain works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11103750 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how strokes affect the brain's ability to control arm movements, specifically focusing on the shoulder and elbow. It aims to identify the brain areas responsible for these movements and whether targeted therapy can enhance motor control. By using intensive training methods, the study will explore if improvements in arm function can lead to changes in the brain's structure and function. Patients may participate in therapy sessions designed to strengthen their arm movements and monitor their progress.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals who have experienced a stroke and are facing challenges with arm movement and coordination.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or those with severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective therapies for improving arm function in stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving motor control through targeted therapies, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, David J — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lin, David J
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.