Improving rehabilitation for mobility using mobile sensing technology
Mobilize Center: Models for Mobile Sensing and Precision Rehabilitation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10993621
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 at home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10993621 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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, leveraging machine learning to analyze large datasets for personalized rehabilitation strategies. This approach seeks to make rehabilitation more accessible and effective by reducing the need for in-person clinician guidance.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with 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 technology 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: Other 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.