Clinical Neuroscience Research Study
The Clinical Neuroscience Research Team at the University of Surrey is conducting a research study on how to help initiate recovery in patients suffering from severe motor deficits after brain injuries such as stroke or haematoma. In particular, we are looking for patients who suffer from very low residual movement abilities in an upper limb, and who don’t have metal implants in their bodies (other than dental work/hearing aids).
Approaches tested are the use of motor imagery (the mental rehearsal of a movement), motor observation (watching a videoclip of a movement), and passive movement (the affected limb is moved by the therapist). The study investigates which of these methods is most powerful in activating the brain structures controlling movement and therefore has the potential to improve the situation of such patients.
This fmri study which uses magnetic fields to conduct a non-invasive brain scan will last half a day and be conducted at Royal Holloway University in Egham; participants will be reimbursed for travel expenses and their time. Interested people should contact Jenny Sanders for more information (01483 682877, CIT@surrey.ac.uk, www.shs.surrey.ac.uk/CNRT).
