Improving mobility for individuals with limited movement using mobile sensors
Administration
This study is looking to improve rehabilitation for people with limited movement from conditions like osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease by using wearable sensors to track their movements and help create personalized treatment plans that can be done outside of the clinic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993622 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation for individuals with limited mobility due to conditions like osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease. By utilizing mobile sensing technologies, the project aims to measure patient function and guide treatment outside of traditional clinical settings. The research will develop innovative tools to quantify movement biomechanics through wearable sensors, enabling personalized rehabilitation strategies. The goal is to analyze large-scale data from these sensors to improve treatment outcomes and accessibility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from limited mobility due to osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, or Parkinson’s disease.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not affect mobility or those who are unable to use mobile sensing technologies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with more accessible and personalized rehabilitation options, improving their mobility and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile sensing technologies for rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in patient care.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Delp, Scott L — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Delp, Scott L
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.