# 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.

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