Measuring movement using wearable sensors
Measure: Biomechanics via Wearable Sensors
This study is all about helping people with conditions like osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease move better by using wearable sensors to track their movements, so they can get personalized rehab support that fits their everyday lives.
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-10993624 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving mobility for individuals with conditions like osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease by utilizing wearable sensors to measure biomechanics. The project aims to develop innovative tools that can analyze movement data outside of clinical settings, making rehabilitation more accessible and personalized. By leveraging machine learning and mobile sensing technologies, the research seeks to create models that accurately capture motion characteristics and guide treatment effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from 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 not able to use wearable 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 wearable sensors for monitoring and improving mobility, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
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.