Projects

Funded projects

Ongoing and completed projects of the institute — from clinical studies on the effects of spa therapy to building the region’s research infrastructure.

Strategic projectFlagship projectRecipient

Spa Research CentreCLV

The main objective of the project is to build an environment and infrastructure for carrying out scientific and research activities in the field of spa medicine and balneology with high application potential and the prospect of a significant contribution to the economic growth of the Karlovy Vary Region.

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Duration: 01/2024 – 12/2027
Programme: Operační Program Spravedlivá Transformace
Reg. number: CZ.10.01.01/00/22_001/0000261
Project lead: Mgr. Petra Boudová

Applied Research ProjectPartner

Validation of a lower-limb tracking system in virtual reality and possibilities for its commercial use in healthcareXR

The project focuses on developing an innovative technology for lower-limb rehabilitation in virtual reality, responding to the growing demand for this solution among the company's current customers. The project aims to create a system for tracking the lower limbs in virtual and augmented reality, so as to support rehabilitation after demanding surgeries such as total hip and knee joint replacements.

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Duration: 01/2025 – 12/2026
Programme: Operační Program Technologie a Aplikace pro Konkurenceschopnost
Reg. number: CZ.01.01.01/08/23_036/0005335
Project lead: Ing. Hana Petrželková

Applied Research ProjectRecipient

Innovative Approach to Comprehensive Spa Rehabilitation of Oncological Patients Using VR TechnologyVR OnkoSpa

The aim of the project is to develop and implement an innovative comprehensive therapeutic programme in virtual reality (VR) for post-oncological patients after surgical treatment of breast cancer, which will be integrated into conventional comprehensive spa treatment.

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Duration: 06/2026 – 12/2028
Programme: Operační Program Spravedlivá Transformace
Reg. number: CZ.10.01.01/00/25_081/0001711
Project lead: Mgr. Petra Boudová

Environmental Research ProjectPartner

Linking the protection of unique ecosystems dependent on mineral waters with sustainable tourism in the Karlovy Vary RegionMINEKOTUR

The main objective is to find a balance between the protection of exceptionally valuable natural sites and the development of tourism in the region. The project responds to the growing number of visitors to the Karlovy Vary Region and, at the same time, to the need to protect unique ecosystems associated with the occurrence of mineral waters and natural gas seeps.

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Duration: 06/2026 – 06/2028
Programme: Udržitelný cestovní ruch a posílení biodiverzity MŽP
Reg. number: CH-V2-41
Project lead: RNDr. Tomáš Vylita, Ph.D.