The University of Texas at Dallas · NeuroscienceSpinal Recovery and Rehabilitation Lab
Robert L Rennaker · Richardson, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Robert Rennaker's lab focuses on improving recovery after spinal cord injuries, particularly in restoring walking abilities. They utilize a technique called vagus nerve stimulation alongside rehabilitation exercises to promote healing and functional recovery in patients. The lab is involved in clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of these innovative therapies in helping individuals regain mobility and improve their quality of life.
vagus nerve stimulationspinal cord injuryrehabilitationlocomotionsynaptic plasticityclinical trialslower limb recoveryneuromodulationgait improvement
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation system for lower limb rehabilitation.
AIM 02Evaluate the effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation in improving gait.
AIM 03Conduct a randomized double-blinded sham-controlled study on individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.
AIM 04Translate successful interventions from upper limb to lower limb recovery.
AIM 05Obtain regulatory approval for a pivotal trial of VNS therapy for spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
Skills the Lab Values
electrical stimulation techniquesrehabilitation training methodsclinical trial designdata collection and analysishuman subjects researchsensor integrationrandomized controlled trialsneuromodulator applicationbiomedical device testing
Output against the department
Publications125bottom 44% of dept.374th of 671
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Citations6.7kbottom 46% of dept.360th of 671
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