Research projects to pave the way for survivors of stroke
Five ground-breaking research projects aimed at fighting stroke have been announced as part of the 2023 Stroke Foundation Research Grants.
The researchers will share in more than $418,000 which will make a lasting difference to the lives of stroke survivors.
Stroke Foundation Research Advisory Committee Chair Professor Coralie English congratulated this year’s grant recipients.
“I am so excited to be involved in awarding grants to these very deserving projects,” Dr English said.
“We received a high calibre quality of entries, and we know these research projects will deliver amazing outcomes that will improve lives and help survivors thrive after stroke.”
One of the projects being funded will support long-term aphasia recovery which can have profound and long-lasting impacts on survivors of stroke. The trial will test the effectiveness of a new telehealth treatment for up to nine months post-stroke.
Another successful research project will support the mobility of survivors of stroke. The High-Walk trial aims to transform the long-term mobility training of people after stroke by providing the first evidence of the impact of a mobility booster program.
Stroke Foundation Interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Lisa Murphy said the grants would not be possible without the generous support of our wonderful donors.
The Stroke Foundation’s Research Grant Program has awarded over $6 million to more than 200 researchers since 2008.
“Our Research Grant Program is only possible through the continued support of people like Vic Allen who helped establish the Nancy and Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund,” Dr Murphy said.
“These contributions ensure world-class researchers are paving the way for survivors of stroke to ensure they thrive in their recovery. The thoughtful generosity of our donors will continue to improve the lives of stroke survivors for generations to come.”
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2023 recipients
Associate Professor Caleb Ferguson, University of Wollongong – Nancy and Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Grant $99,538. INFORM-AF II– A Phase 1 pilot randomised controlled trial of a digital stroke prevention education program for people living with atrial fibrillation.
Dr Lucette Lanyon, La Trobe University – Research Seed Grant $79,980. Phase II investigation of the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a Hub-and-Spoke, Peer-Led Community Aphasia Group program.
Dr Kate Scrivener – Macquarie University – Research Seed Grant $79,752. Effectiveness of a mobility booster program (Hi-Walk) in long-term community stroke rehabilitation.
Dr Dawn Simpson, University of Newcastle – Research Seed Grant $79,944. Co-design and testing of a novel 'fatigue protectometer' to tackle post-stroke fatigue.
Dr John Pierce, La Trobe University – Research Seed Grant $79,952. M-MAT Tele: Maximising aphasia recovery through a group telehealth intervention.