Publications by authors named "M K Henzel"
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- The study investigates how robotic exoskeletons impact veterans with spinal cord injuries compared to using a regular wheelchair.
- It analyzes whether adding exoskeleton-assisted walking to standard wheelchair use leads to significant improvements in mental and physical health outcomes.
- The research was conducted as a randomized clinical trial involving 161 veteran participants across 15 Veterans Affairs medical centers over a 4-month period.
Study Objective: Treatment of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy has unique clinical challenges in individuals living with spinal cord injuries and diseases (spinal cord injury [SCI]/D). Interventions focused on increasing PAP use have not been studied in this population. We aimed to evaluate the benefits of a program to increase PAP use among Veterans with SCI/D and SDB.
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- - The study aimed to identify genetic biomarkers linked to the risk of recurrent pressure injuries (PIs) in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), focusing on veterans receiving care at specialized centers.
- - Researchers conducted thorough assessments over several years, analyzing blood samples and health records to explore genetic variations and their connection to PI history, specifically identifying 260 genes related to fat metabolism and biological processes.
- - Findings suggest that integrating genomic data with electronic health records could enhance the management of complex health issues like PIs in SCI patients, potentially enabling better-targeted care for higher-risk individuals.
An End-User's Personal Perspective on the Need of Consumer Involvement in Research.
J Gen Intern Med
April 2022
There is growing understanding that the consumer's voice in research needs to be stronger. Translational research studies need consumer inclusion in order to be effectively implemented. This narrative article provides the perspective of a Veteran with spinal cord injury (SCI) who is an active member of several study teams and serves as a Consumer Advocate, providing the voice of the person with SCI.
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- A multisite, double-blinded clinical trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of noninvasive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with rehabilitation for improving upper extremity recovery in individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI).
- The study involves 44 adults with tetraplegia, who will be randomly assigned to receive either active or sham tDCS alongside rehabilitation, with evaluations occurring at multiple points throughout the trial.
- Primary outcome measures will focus on upper extremity motor impairment and functional abilities, while secondary measures will investigate changes in brain activity and track treatment feasibility and safety.