CLOSED LOOP CONTROL OF FUNCTIONAL NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATION NIH GUIDE, Volume 24, Number 1, January 13, 1995 RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-NINDS-95-01 P.T. 34 Keywords: Neuromuscular Disorders Neural Stimulation Physiological Controls and System Rehabilitation/Therapy, Physical National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke The Neural Prosthesis Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), has a requirement for the continued research, development, and feasibility testing of methods to enhance the function and control of functional neuromuscular stimulation (FNS) grasp systems. Functional neuromuscular stimulation is being used to restore functional hand movements in quadriplegic individuals by electrically stimulating the paralyzed muscles in their hands and arms. Further research is needed to solve fundamental control problems of hand posture, command signals, and muscle excitation as well as developing means of providing sensory feedback. The proposed research project will include: (1) the evaluation of closed-loop FNS systems in quadriplegic individuals outside the laboratory environment; (2) investigation of the feasibility of implementing arm control such as elbow extension and wrist control; (3) development of a biomechanical model of the human hand to improve strategies for hand posture control; and (4) evaluating the combination of closed loop FNS with surgical procedures such as tendon splicing, tendon transfer and arthrodesis to enhance hand posture control. Performance of work under this project will require personnel with established expertise in neural prostheses, hand surgery, control theory, biomechanics, and biomedical engineering. It is anticipated that one award will be made for a period of three years. Award is anticipated for August 1995. INQUIRIES This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). An RFP was issued on December 21, 1994 and proposals are due on or about February 21, 1995. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the agency. To receive a copy of the RFP, submit a written request along with two self-addressed mailing labels to: Contracting Officer Contracts Management Branch, DEA ATTN: RFP No. NIH-NINDS-95-01 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Federal Building, Room 901 7550 Wisconsin Avenue - MSC 9190 Bethesda, MD 20892 .
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