Teleassessment of gait and balance after stroke to expand remote rehabilitation
Official title: Teleassessment of Gait and Balance After Stroke: Bridging Gaps in Rehabilitation Access
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11432210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-site study tests simple remote gait and balance tests for stroke survivors to enable safer, easier rehabilitation from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 9, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $643,933 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD122888-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11432210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Community-dwelling adults who have had a stroke and experience gait or balance impairments, with access to remote testing tools.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without stroke-related gait or balance impairments or without access to remote testing may not benefit.
What this research studies
Stroke often leaves people with ongoing gait and balance problems that limit independence. This project will create and test remote, simple and safe gait and balance assessments that people can use at home or in their community, alongside in-person checks. Researchers will compare remote results with traditional clinic assessments and gather feedback from patients and clinicians to understand real-world use. About 200 community-dwelling stroke survivors will participate across two sites, with surveys and interviews to explore barriers and facilitators to using teleassessment in routine care. The work is guided by implementation science to speed translation into clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could monitor and manage their rehabilitation remotely, potentially improving access and outcomes for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilot data suggest remote lower-limb tests can be feasible and valid, supporting further validation in a larger, multi-center study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madhavan, Sangeetha — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Madhavan, Sangeetha
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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.