MEASUREMENT TOOLS FOR ALTERED AUTONOMIC FUNCTION IN SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DIABETES: SBIR/STTR

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	Federal Grant Title:	MEASUREMENT TOOLS FOR ALTERED AUTONOMIC FUNCTION IN SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DIABETES: SBIR/STTR
	CFDA Number:	93.84793.865
	CFDA Description:	Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research 93.865 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
	Federal Agency Name:	National Institutes of Health
	Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services Health
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-HD-04-018
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Aug 25, 2004
	Creation Date:	Aug 25, 2004
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 21, 2004
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Nov 20, 2004
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses

Additional Information on Eligibility

Information not provided

Grant Description

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invite small business grant applications to conduct research on measurement tools or devices for altered autonomic functions in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) or diabetes mellitus. Critical disruptions or imbalances of autonomic function can result from SCI and diabetes and lead to serious, long- term conditions that negatively impact on survival, quality of life and neuronal repair after SCI. Although there has been an ongoing need for improved measurement tools or devices for changes in autonomic function, productive research in this area has been both difficult and nominal. Scientists and/or engineers are encouraged to address this underserved area with innovative research and technology for the development of user-friendly and reasonably priced tools and devices that are specifically designed for the clinic, laboratory and/or residence and will enable detection and/or assessment of changes in autonomic functions. These measurement tools could also be used for clinical trials and for the detection or assessment of other medical conditions. Approaches may include animal or human subject models and may focus on one or more specific autonomic functions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include appropriate bioengineering and clinical collaborations to achieve clinically relevant tools or devices. Personnel with appropriate expertise should be involved in all phases of the proposed effort, including development of initial concepts and approaches, design of the tool or device, and fabrication and construction or validation of useful clinical measurement tools or devices for individuals with autonomic neuropathy.

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