Award
NIH Reporter #1R21AG097421-01A1
Electrical Stimulation to Restore Youthful Walking in Older Adults
Recipient
University of Texas at Austin
Award Amount
$207,366.00
Ceiling
$207,366.00
Awarded
September 09, 2026
Identifier
1R21AG097421-01A1
The project seeks to acutely restore youthful walking mechanics and metabolism in older adults by using electrical stimulation to increase ankle muscle excitability, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.
Description
This project aims to restore youthful walking mechanics in older adults using electrical stimulation to increase ankle muscle excitability, addressing age-related decline in mobility and independence. The study will investigate preferred walking mechanics, metabolism, and speed in older adults before, during, and after the electrical stimulation protocol to mitigate age-related changes in leg joint mechanics and metabolic rate during walking.