42 USC 284p - Activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research with implications for enhancing daily function for persons with paralysis

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 284p.

Activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research with implications for enhancing daily function for persons with paralysis

(a)

In general

(b)

Research

A multicenter network of clinical sites funded through this section may—

(1)

focus on areas of key scientific concern, including—

(A)

improving functional mobility;

(B)

promoting behavioral adaptation to functional losses, especially to prevent secondary complications;

(C)

assessing the efficacy and outcomes of medical rehabilitation therapies and practices and assisting technologies;

(D)

developing improved assistive technology to improve function and independence; and

(E)

understanding whole body system responses to physical impairments, disabilities, and societal and functional limitations; and

(2)

replicate the findings of network members or other researchers for scientific and translation purposes.

(c)

Coordination of clinical trials networks; reports

(Pub. L. 111–11, title XIV, § 14201, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1453.)

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