A novel electrical device to restore sensory feeling lost due to disease and ageing [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Paul Breen (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Ingvars Birznieks ,  Dr Klaus Stiefel ,  Dr Stefania Penkala

Brief description The elderly and patients with diabetes are at high risk of losing sensation in their feet and currently no treatment for this condition exists. This loss of feeling leads to falls, fractures and foot ulcers, which in many cases end with amputation. We have developed a new subsensory stimulation technique which for the first time restores lost sensation. Development of this novel treatment is made possible by a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, neuroscientists, physiologists and podiatrists.

Funding Amount $308,247.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant