Improving rehabilitation outcomes using mobile sensor technology
Center for Reliable Sensor Technology-Based Outcomes for Rehabilitation (RESTORE)
The RESTORE Center is working to improve rehabilitation by using mobile technology to track how well people are doing in their everyday lives, and they're also training researchers to use these tools to help patients recover better.
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-10857214 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The RESTORE Center aims to enhance rehabilitation research by establishing a robust infrastructure and training programs for researchers. It focuses on utilizing mobile sensors to monitor real-world outcomes in rehabilitation, integrating expertise from various fields such as bioengineering and computer science. The center will provide advanced software tools for data analysis and create a repository for sharing movement and outcome data. Additionally, it will train rehabilitation scientists through various educational initiatives to effectively use mobile technology in their research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals undergoing rehabilitation for conditions such as cerebral palsy or low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not involve rehabilitation or those who are not engaged in physical therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies and improved patient outcomes through the use of mobile technology.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using mobile technology for rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could be effective.
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.