Improving motor function in stroke survivors using a mobile health platform
Achieving Optimal Motor Function in Stroke Survivors via a Human-Centered Approach to Design an mHealth Platform
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST · NIH-10850950
This study is testing a new mobile app that uses a special ring you wear on your finger to help stroke survivors use their affected limbs more during everyday activities, with personalized goals and feedback to support their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HADLEY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10850950 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health (mHealth) platform designed to enhance the use of affected limbs in stroke survivors during daily activities. By utilizing a unique finger-worn ring sensor, the study aims to monitor and encourage motor performance in real-world settings. The approach includes setting personalized goals, providing feedback, and facilitating data sharing between patients and clinicians to optimize recovery. The goal is to maintain and improve motor function beyond the initial recovery phase after a stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are chronic stroke survivors experiencing upper-limb paresis.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the daily functioning and quality of life for stroke survivors by enhancing their motor skills.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technologies for rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this novel mHealth approach.
Where this research is happening
HADLEY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST — HADLEY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LEE, SUNGHOON — UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
- Study coordinator: LEE, SUNGHOON
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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