Current Research

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Studies SHARP members are currently involved with:

BioFLO

Genetic biomarkers of intermittent hypoxia induced respiratory motor plasticity in chronic SCI

Two researchers administer intermittent hypoxia to a participant

ROAR

Walking rehabilitation after spinal cord injury: Locomotor training using adaptive robotics

Patient being fitted for Cyberdine robot

Amplify

Transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation to enhance locomotor rehabilitation after SCI

locomotor training

Swallow

Swallowing and respiratory function in chronic spinal cord injury

Dr. Vose shows swallowing image to patient

LT+TRT

Locomotor training + testosterone replacement therapy

Treadmill walking assistance - closeup of participant feet

Hot off the press publications from SHARP members:

Electromagnetic Stimulation to Reduce Disability After Ischemic Stroke: The EMAGINE Randomized Clinical Trial

Characterization of Ventilatory Drive in Community-Dwelling Adults with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Safety and outcomes of intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment for patients with and without pediatric generalized joint hypermobility: a longitudinal retrospective study

Concurrent and convergent validity of the 3-meter backward walk test with recommended outcomes in individuals with subacute and chronic stroke

Current research on SCI Rehabilitation from PubMed/NIH

Human-machine Interface using functional electrostimulation and inertial sensors for lower limb rehabilitation in spinal cord injury individuals: a proof of concept

Health Services Needs and Utilization of Persons Aging With SCI: A Cross-Country Comparison

Methodology and Epidemiologic Data of the Second International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) Community Survey

Magnetically Responsive Piezoelectric Nanocapacitors Enhance Neural Recovery Following Spinal Cord Injury via Targeted Spinal Magnetic Stimulation

Other Research Resources

To see some of the research by the Collaboration Investigators, please visit the Brooks Rehabilitation Research Highlights listing.

The Brooks Rehabilitation Clinical Research Center has a listing of current research being conducted at their facilities.

The UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute has several resources for finding and participating in UF studies.

Clinicaltrials.gov has a searchable database of current and completed clinical studies from around the world.