Developing digital tools to measure walking in children with rare neuromuscular disorders
Establishing Walking-related Digital Biomarkers in Rare Childhood Onset Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders
This study is looking at kids with rare muscle disorders that make it hard for them to walk, and it uses cool wearable technology to track their walking patterns in everyday life, helping doctors understand their condition better and find better ways to help them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077304 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on children with rare neuromuscular disorders that affect their ability to walk. By using advanced wearable technology, the project aims to create digital biomarkers that can accurately track walking patterns and mobility in real-world settings. This approach will allow for continuous monitoring of patients' ambulatory function outside of clinical environments, providing more sensitive assessments of their condition. The goal is to improve understanding of how these disorders progress and to enhance treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents diagnosed with genetically determined neuromuscular disorders, particularly those experiencing progressive weakness affecting their mobility.
Not a fit: Patients with neuromuscular disorders not related to childhood onset or those who do not have access to the required wearable technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better monitoring and management of walking abilities in children with neuromuscular disorders, ultimately improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for monitoring mobility in other conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective for neuromuscular disorders as well.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Montes, Jacqueline — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Montes, Jacqueline
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.