A remote system to help stroke patients regain hand function
Official title: A Fully Remote Telehealth Brain Computer Interface And Assessment System For Motor Rehabilitation Of Chronic Stroke
Funded at Neurolutions, INC · NIH-10690004 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way for people who have had a stroke to do their hand rehabilitation at home using a special device that reads brain signals and helps them practice with a robotic hand, making it easier for them to improve their hand function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neurolutions, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Van Nuys, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $794,998 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD105579-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10690004 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are chronic stroke survivors experiencing upper extremity motor deficits.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with acute stroke conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a fully remote telehealth system that utilizes a brain-computer interface (BCI) to assist chronic stroke patients in their rehabilitation. By integrating software and hardware, the system will allow patients to screen, treat, and track their motor function from home. Patients will use a mail-delivered, internet-connected device to assess their brain signals and motor responses, enabling personalized rehabilitation through a robotic hand exoskeleton. The goal is to improve hand function in patients with chronic stroke-induced motor deficits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the rehabilitation process for stroke patients, allowing them to regain hand function and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Neurolutions, INC
Van Nuys, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coker, Robert — Neurolutions, INC
- Study coordinator: Coker, Robert
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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.