A mobile health app to assess gaze stability and help with vestibular rehabilitation.
mVOR: An mHealth Approach to the Clinical Assessment of Gaze Stability and Telerehabilitation of Vestibular Dysfunction
This study is creating a friendly mobile app called mVOR to help people with balance and dizziness issues do their rehabilitation exercises at home using their smartphones, making it easier to track their progress and get support from experts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ubitrix International, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11007478 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health application called mVOR that aims to assess gaze stability and provide telerehabilitation for individuals with vestibular dysfunction. The app will utilize smartphone technology to measure head and eye motion, allowing patients to engage in vestibular rehabilitation from home without the need for complex external hardware. By leveraging advancements in computer vision and mobile technology, the project seeks to create a user-friendly tool that can objectively monitor and support patients' rehabilitation efforts. Expert practitioners will guide the development to ensure it meets the needs of those suffering from dizziness and balance issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who experience vestibular dysfunction and related gaze instability.
Not a fit: Patients with vestibular dysfunction who are unable to use smartphone technology or require more intensive in-person rehabilitation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a convenient and effective way to manage their vestibular dysfunction and improve their gaze stability.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using mobile technology for rehabilitation, but this specific approach utilizing smartphone-based assessment of gaze stability is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Ubitrix International, INC. — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahamed, Sheikh Iqbal — Ubitrix International, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ahamed, Sheikh Iqbal
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.