North Carolina State University

This study looks at whether giving people vouchers to use at a mobile produce market can help them eat more fruits and vegetables and improve their health. About 150 adults in rural North Carolina who are at risk of food insecurity will receive $20 monthly vouchers to shop at the…

This study tests whether a powered prosthetic ankle that is controlled by the user's own muscle signals can improve balance and stability in people with below-knee amputations. Fifty adults who have used a prosthetic leg for at least a year will receive training and be compared t…

This study tests whether an AI system (called RISE) can help doctors and prosthetists personalize a robotic prosthetic leg more quickly and effectively than current manual methods. About 24 adults with above-knee amputations will walk on different terrains while their prosthetic …

This study tests a program that gives free fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina to help them eat healthier. About 30 parents and children ages 8 to 14 will take part. Researchers will measure how much produce families eat and check health markers like blood p…

This early-stage study tests a new wearable sensor system (E-SWEAT) that measures pressure, temperature, and sweat acid inside a prosthetic leg socket. Sixteen adults with below-knee amputations will wear the sensors while walking and doing a yoga pose. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests whether ultrasound can accurately measure muscle activation caused by two types of stimulation: spinal cord stimulation and functional electrical stimulation. Researchers will compare these methods, alone and combined, in 30 healthy adults. The goal is to find a …