College of Medicine
Fields Research Group
Led by Daryl Fields · Neurosurgery
What we study
The Fields Research Group studies spinal cord stimulation for movement restoration in neurological disorders and develops biomarkers and prognostic tools for spinal injuries and other conditions. Their work involves clinical trials and collaborations with other researchers.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Human participants
- Projects
- 3
- Papers
- 4
Current projects
Spinal cord stimulation for motor restoration
Using implantable devices to modulate neural networks for movement and pain control.
Development of novel biomarkers for spinal cord injuries
Creating new biomarkers to detect secondary hypoxic insults in spinal cord injuries.
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Development of clinical prognostic tools
Creating tools to predict outcomes for patients with tumor, trauma, and degenerative disorders.
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Recent papers, explained
- Spinal cord stimulation for upper limb motor function in people with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis: a feasibility trial
2026 · Nature Medicine
Tests whether cervical spinal cord stimulation can improve upper limb function in chronic stroke patients without high-dose rehabilitation.
- Spinal cord stimulation modulates post-synaptic inhibition to improve arm neuromotor control after chronic stroke
2026 · Cell Reports Medicine
Tests whether spinal cord stimulation improves arm movement by enhancing inhibitory neural pathways in stroke patients.
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- Metal hypersensitivity in spinal surgery: mechanisms, diagnosis, and management – a narrative review
2026 · Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Reviews metal hypersensitivity in spinal surgery patients.
- From complexity to clarity: A perspective on personalized spine care through genetic, psychosocial, and technological advancements
2025 · Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Explores how genetic, psychosocial, and technological factors can personalize spine care for better treatment outcomes.
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How to reach out
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