Improving walking after a stroke using a wearable device
MINT conditioning to improve post-stroke gait
This study is testing a fun new way to help stroke survivors walk better by using special sensors and games at home to improve how their leg muscles work together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10820784 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ability of stroke survivors to walk by addressing abnormal muscle activation in the legs. The team has developed a Myoelectric Interface for Neurorehabilitation (MINT) that uses wireless sensors and engaging games to provide home-based therapy. By reducing co-activation of leg muscles, the goal is to improve gait and walking speed in chronic stroke survivors. The study will also explore the underlying mechanisms of how this conditioning works.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are chronic stroke survivors experiencing impaired leg movement and abnormal gait.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with other unrelated mobility issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mobility and quality of life for stroke survivors by enhancing their walking ability.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar approaches in improving arm movement after stroke, indicating potential for success in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slutzky, Marc W. — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Slutzky, Marc W.
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.