Measurement Tools for Altered Autonomic Function in Spinal Cord Injury and Diabetes: Sbir/Sttr

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Measurement Tools for Altered Autonomic Function in Spinal Cord Injury and Diabetes: Sbir/Sttr: 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.