Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in Six Potential Areas of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) Research
The Association is proud to announce a Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in six potential areas of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) research. For 2011-2012, the association is seeking proposals for one-time grants in amounts up to $7,500 for one year. The leadership of the association, working in conjunction with the Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) and its Board of Directors comprised of representatives from eight leading O&P organizations recognizes that there is a modest amount of original evidence based or outcomes research in orthotics and prosthetics. Consequently, AOPA is interested in funding original pilot research that will lead to larger trials that may qualify for government or other research funding support in the following six areas:
a. Microprocessor Knee - Stumble Recovery Benefit for Non-Variable Cadence Ambulators, and Does Restricted Access for K-1 and K-2 to Hydraulic Controls Adversely Impact Patient Safety?
b. Validity of Energy Storing Feet - AK/BK , Clinical Appropriateness and Efficacy of Dynamic Response Feet for K-3 Patients, and Defining Appropriate Levels of Variable Cadence
c. TLSO, Reduction of Fall and/or Injury Related to Different Types of Spinal Devices Post Surgery
d Socket Interface: Methods for Measuring Proper Socket Fit and Alignment.
e. Vacuum-Assisted Socket Suspension Systems
f. Open Topics - Beyond the Above Priorities, Top Quality Clinical O&P Research Topics Considered
AOPA and the Center will give preference to grants that address evidence-based clinical application in orthotics and prosthetics. To learn more about eligibility requirements for this RFP, please see the announcement attached to this document. Please post this RFP and share it with your colleagues.
The deadline for proposals under the Request for Pilot Grant Proposals is April 30, 2011. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2011, with availability of this support to take place as shortly thereafter as feasible. The study must be completed within 1 year of the date of the award.
Inquires should be sent in writing to:
Thomas F. Fise, Executive Director
RFP Number EBP- 043011
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
P: 571-431-0802 F: 571-431-0899
tfise@AOPAnet.org
Questions should be directed to: Thomas Fise, at the address above, or tfise@aopanet.org.
