Award
NIH Reporter #1K01HD121935-01
Optimization and Pilot Testing of a Cognitive Behavioral based Physical Therapy Intervention to Address Falls in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Recipient
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, MI
Award Amount
$135,540.00
Ceiling
$135,540.00
Awarded
July 01, 2026
Identifier
1K01HD121935-01
A five-year NIH K01 award to develop and pilot test a cognitive-behavioral physical therapy intervention to prevent falls in people with multiple sclerosis, led by Dr. Libak Abou at University of Michigan.
Description
This five-year plan for a K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award aims to equip Dr. Libak Abou with the skills to develop evidence-based behavioral interventions for fall-related problems in neurological conditions, specifically MS. The project involves optimizing a multidisciplinary cognitive-behavioral physical therapy program to address fall-related issues and assess its feasibility and acceptability.