Improving smartphone use for people with hand tremors
Hand Tremor Compensation Approach for Touch Screens
This study is testing a new software that helps people with hand tremors use their smartphones and other devices more easily, making everyday tasks simpler and improving their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Paul, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10695531 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a software solution designed to enhance the usability of smartphones and other electronic devices for individuals experiencing hand tremors. The intervention aims to compensate for tremors, allowing users to interact with their devices more effectively without the need for additional hardware or tools. By developing a prototype and evaluating its usability and acceptability, the research seeks to improve the quality of life for those affected by action tremors, particularly for patients who do not respond well to medication or are not candidates for surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from hand tremors who struggle with using smartphones and other electronic devices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience hand tremors or have other unrelated conditions may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance daily living functionality for patients with hand tremors, enabling them to use technology more easily.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using software solutions for tremor compensation is innovative, there is growing interest in nonpharmacological therapies for tremors, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Saint Paul, United States
- Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation — Saint Paul, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kramer, Kevin M. — Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation
- Study coordinator: Kramer, Kevin M.
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.