Using technology to measure real-world health outcomes
Official title: Center for Smart Use of Technology to Assess Real-world Outcomes (C-STAR)
Funded at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago D/b/a Shirley Ryan Abilitylab · NIH-10862861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using technology to help doctors, engineers, and patients better track health and recovery in everyday life, so they can understand how treatments are working and improve care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago D/b/a Shirley Ryan Abilitylab NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,164,643 |
| NIH project number | 5P2CHD101899-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10862861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with disabilities or those undergoing rehabilitation who can benefit from advanced monitoring technologies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have disabilities or are not involved in rehabilitation may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a national center that utilizes technology to assess health outcomes in real-world settings. It aims to provide guidance and training for clinicians, engineers, and patients on how to effectively use sensors and other technologies to track health performance in laboratories, clinics, and communities. By measuring outcomes accurately, the project seeks to enhance rehabilitation research and improve understanding of therapy responses and disease progression. The initiative emphasizes the importance of validating and interpreting data collected through these technologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for tracking health outcomes, ultimately enhancing rehabilitation strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using technology to track health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago D/b/a Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lieber, Richard L. — Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago D/b/a Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
- Study coordinator: Lieber, Richard 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.