Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

This study tests whether a device that flashes light and plays sound at a specific frequency (40Hz) can help people with mild Alzheimer's. Sixty participants will use the device at home for an hour each day over six months. Researchers will check brain waves, memory, and blood ma…

This study tests a powered boot-like device (exoskeleton) to see if it can help people with knee osteoarthritis walk more easily. Nine adults with knee pain who have trouble walking will try the device in a lab. The goal is to see if the device is comfortable and can reduce strai…

This study tests a device that uses light, sound, and gentle touch to stimulate brain waves at a specific frequency (gamma). Researchers want to see if it is safe and can change brain activity in people with mild Parkinson's disease. 40 participants will use the device for 30-60 …

This study tests whether a single dose of the drug Epidiolex (cannabidiol, or CBD) can reduce feelings of anxiety, physical stress signs, and brain activity linked to anxiety in people with social anxiety disorder. About 50 adults aged 18-55 with significant social anxiety will t…

Researchers at MIT are testing a powered ankle prosthesis that uses nerve signals for control and provides skin sensations to the user. Ten people with below-knee amputations will compare this bionic ankle to their regular prosthetic during walking and other tasks. The goal is to…

This study explores whether a non-invasive method using light, sound, and vibration can safely change brain activity in adults with Down syndrome. Researchers will measure brain waves and check for side effects during a single 30-60 minute session. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests a non-invasive device that uses light and sound at a specific frequency (gamma) to see if it can change brain activity. Researchers will measure effects using brain scans and tests in 150 healthy adults and people with Alzheimer's. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study looks at how experiencing social stress changes brain activity in healthy adults. Fifty participants will either undergo a stressful public speaking and math task or a calm activity before having their brains scanned with fMRI. The goal is to see if stress alters brain…

This study tests a bionic leg that uses muscle signals from the user's residual limb to control the knee and ankle. Ten people with above-knee amputations will compare walking with this smart prosthesis versus their regular one. The goal is to see if the bionic leg feels more lik…