Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

This study tests whether a smart ankle-foot orthosis (a brace that gives feedback on walking) can improve mobility in 60 children with cerebral palsy. Some participants can also choose to receive a single injection of 5-Azacitidine, a drug used in cancer, to see if it boosts the …

This study tests whether a drug called 4-AP, taken twice daily, can boost recovery of leg movement in people with spinal cord injury. Participants also receive a type of brain stimulation and leg training. The goal is to improve walking and muscle strength. The study involves 27 …

This study tests whether a 16-week program of spinal stimulation (using electrodes on the skin) combined with walking or activity training can improve movement in children with cerebral palsy. Some participants can also choose to receive a single injection of a drug called 5-Azac…

This study tests a powered leg brace called the Nomad in 36 people who have trouble walking due to conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury. Participants will use the brace at home for three months to see if it improves their walking speed, balance, and q…

This study tests whether a smartphone app and e-coaching can help people with spinal cord injury stick to exercise guidelines. About 50 participants will use either a basic or interactive app, and those who struggle may get extra coaching. The goal is to find the best way to boos…

This study tests a new shoe that makes a clicking sound when you walk, designed to help people with foot drop after a stroke. Foot drop makes it hard to lift the front part of your foot, causing tripping. The shoe gives audio feedback to help you walk more naturally. Fifty adults…

This study tests a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to improve walking and balance in people who have weakness on one side after a stroke. About 115 adults who are at least 6 months post-stroke will participate. Researchers will measure cha…

This study is testing a full-body suit that delivers mild electrical pulses to muscles. The goal is to see if it safely reduces spasticity, overactive reflexes, and pain in people with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia. Fifteen adults will try both t…

This study is developing a standard test to measure how well assistive technologies (like eye trackers) and brain-computer interfaces help people with spinal cord injury or ALS use computers and phones. Researchers will test 60 participants, including healthy volunteers and peopl…

This study explores whether small, skin-friendly sensors can detect early signs of muscle tone problems in newborns up to 8 weeks old. Researchers will compare sensor data with standard medical exams to see if the technology can identify atypical muscle development sooner. The go…

This study tests whether breathing short bursts of low-oxygen air (like at high altitude) can improve ankle strength and brain activity in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty-one adults with relapsing forms of MS will undergo 15 cycles of low oxygen followed by normal air in o…

This study tests whether a breathing technique called Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) can help improve arm and hand function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will breathe short bursts of low-oxygen air while researchers measure brain signals and muscle streng…

This study looks at whether training physical and occupational therapists in motivational interviewing (a supportive communication style) helps people with spinal cord injuries or disorders engage more actively in their rehab sessions. About 180 patients will take part across thr…

This study is testing whether wearable sensors can track how well people recover from a stroke during inpatient rehabilitation. Researchers will place small, non-invasive sensors on the body to continuously collect movement data. The goal is to see if this data can predict how we…