Monitoring stroke recovery with wearable sensors
Wearable Sensor Platform to Monitor Stroke Recovery During Inpatient Rehabilitation
This study tests if wearable sensors can help track how stroke patients recover while they're in the hospital, compared to healthy individuals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT04219670 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational trial evaluates the feasibility of using non-invasive, portable sensors to continuously monitor and quantify recovery in stroke patients during their inpatient treatment. The study aims to collect real-time biometric data from individuals with stroke and healthy controls to assess movement impairments and clinical parameters. Researchers will analyze the reliability of the sensor data and its ability to differentiate between healthy individuals and those recovering from stroke. The findings could enhance understanding of recovery patterns and improve rehabilitation strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 18 or older who have been diagnosed with stroke and are currently admitted to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological degenerative diseases or those using powered cardiac devices may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and personalized rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using wearable technology for monitoring health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient group * Individuals diagnosed with stroke admitted to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (inpatient), or individuals in the community who had a stroke (chronic) * Age 18 or older * Able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures * Healthy control group * Individuals without any known significant health problem (healthy controls) * Age 18 or older * Able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Patient group * Neurological degenerative pathologies as co-morbidities (such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc.) * Pregnant or nursing * Skin allergies or irritation; open wounds * Utilizing a powered, implanted cardiac device for monitoring or supporting heart function (i.e. pacemaker, defibrillator, or LVAD) * Healthy control group * No known history of cerebrovascular accidents or neurological degenerative pathologies (such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc.) * Pregnant or nursing * Skin allergies or irritation; open wounds * Utilizing a powered, implanted cardiac device for monitoring or supporting heart function (i.e. pacemaker, defibrillator, or LVAD)
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD — Study Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD
- Email: a-jayaraman@northwestern.edu
- Phone: 3122386875
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.