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Stretchable Electronics a ‘Game Changer’ for Stroke Recovery Treatment
Developed at Northwestern, partnering with AbilityLab, the sensor is the latest of stretchable electronics that are precise enough for advanced medical care.
Press Release
Mobile Rehabilitation for Daily Life Participation Post-Stroke
The researchers will focus on variability in depressed mood and quality of life among stroke survivors, and social support, a protective factor with a potential buffering effect on daily function and mood.
Research Project
Real-Time Mobile Cognitive Assessments for Stroke Rehabilitation
This research project will look at the use of mobile cognitive assessments (MCAs) as complementary tools to traditional neuropsychological assessments with the potential to change the way research is conducted for persons after stroke and, ultimately, others with neurological conditions.
Research Project
What is a Stroke?
Stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain that causes brain injury and results in impairment or loss of some functions.
Article
Dr. Richard Harvey Returns to WVON's Community Health Focus to Discuss Stroke Recovery
Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair, Brain Innovation Center, appeared on Community Health Focus on WVON Chicago to discuss stroke recovery.
News
Bilateral Priming for Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
The purpose of the study is to determine the best treatment for the arm that has been affected by a stroke. The investigators plan to determine if the arm affected by a stroke will improve with a combination of motor priming and motor training.
Research Project
Functional Connectivity in the Upper Limb for Individuals Post-Stroke
This project focuses on the neuroplastic mechanisms that enable some people with stroke to regain high quality control of their paretic arm post-stroke.
Research Project
Recovering Arm Functionality: Dr. Stoykov on Brain Injury
Dr. Mary Stoykov contributes to chapter 5 of "Healing the Broken Brain", explaining why the arm and hand recover slowest after a paralyzing incident such as a stroke or brain injury.
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COMPLETE: Honda Walking Assist Device Home Trial
In this study, we aim to verify the safety and validate the usability of the Honda Walking Assist (HWA) device in the home setting.
Research Project
Wearable Sensor Platform to Monitor Stroke Recovery During Inpatient Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of continuous long-term monitoring of inpatients with stroke using wearable sensors.
Age Range
18-99
Clinical Trial
Wearable Airbag Technology to Mitigate Falls in Individuals With High Fall Risk
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a smart airbag system that detects and mitigates fall-related impact in individuals with high fall risk.
Age Range
18-85
Clinical Trial
Characterization and clinical trial of a Variable Friction Shoe, a new paradigm of reduced-constraint locomotor therapy for people exhibiting foot drop due to stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Variable Friction shoe on gait in individuals with chronic stroke and foot drop. During each 12-week phase of an AB-BA clinical trial, participants will walk for at least 30-45 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week at home.
Research Project