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Project Number: | I01RX002961-01A1 |
| Title: | Neuromodulation for Exercise Adherence in Older Veterans |
| Principal Investigator: | Kalpana P Padala |
| Location: | Little Rock, AR |
| Congressional District Code: | 2 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2019 - January 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $297,712 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,019,172 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Background: Fall-related hospitalizations and consequent morbidity and mortality continue to rise despite the availability for over two decades of evidence-based fall-prevention programs. This is a major problem since more than 2.5 million older adults are treated annually for fall-related injuries in the US. Fall-prevention programs focusing on strength and balance exercises have been successful in facility settings but exercise programs are ineffective at home due to lack of adherence. Estimat... |