Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 1R03HD111034-01A1
Ankle contractures in muscular dystrophy: mechanisms and tissue adaptations
Recipient
University of Florida
Award Amount
$305,000.00
Ceiling
$305,000.00
Awarded
July 08, 2024
Identifier
1R03HD111034-01A1
Research project funded by NICHD to study ankle contractures in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, focusing on mechanisms and tissue adaptations using MRI.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the mechanisms leading to loss of ankle range of motion and tissue adaptations in ambulatory children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It will investigate muscle degeneration, tissue stiffness, and structural changes using MRI to better understand ankle contractures and inform targeted interventions.