Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

This study tests a powered knee-ankle prosthetic leg in 15 people with above-knee amputations. The device uses motors to help with walking and climbing. Researchers will measure endurance, walking patterns, and quality of life to see if the bionic leg improves everyday mobility a…

This study tests a smart wearable airbag that detects when someone is falling and inflates to cushion the impact. It is designed for people at high risk of falling, such as those with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or a leg amputation. The goal is to see if the device can reduce fa…

This study compares a high-tech, computer-controlled knee-ankle-foot brace (C-Brace) to traditional braces in 30 people with spinal cord injury. Participants will train with the device for up to 20 sessions and then use it at home for 3 months. The main goal is to see if the smar…

This trial tests a robotic exoskeleton called the CPWalker to help children with cerebral palsy improve their walking. The device supports the child's weight and assists leg movements during walking practice. The study includes 30 participants aged 11 to 21 with spastic diplegia.…

This study looks at whether using activity trackers and a phone app can help people with cancer reach their exercise goals during treatment. Twenty-five participants will wear the trackers for three months. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for both pat…

This study tests whether vibrating the tendons, combined with robotic arm training, can improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 40 participants will receive the therapy, and researchers will measure changes in motor function and body awaren…

This study tests whether smartphone and wearable sensors can help create personalized mobility plans for people who use lower-limb prostheses. Researchers will analyze sensor data along with walking tests and interviews to identify physical or psychological barriers to using the …

This study tracks the exercise habits of 288 people with Parkinson's disease over one year using activity trackers and a phone app. Researchers want to see if different types of exercise advice—like standard care, written guidance from a neurologist, or physical therapy—help peop…

This study tests a new, low-cost device that creates controlled slips while people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk on it. The goal is to measure how their balance changes, both standing still and moving. Ten participants who can walk without aids will be observed to bet…

This study collects movement data from 250 people with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or leg amputations using wearable sensors and video. The goal is to build an online database that researchers can use to study how people move and recover. No treatments are being tested—this is p…

This study tests how changing the type, speed, and location of mild electrical stimulation on the spine affects leg muscle twitches and comfort in 50 healthy adults aged 18-75. Participants receive stimulation while resting or walking on a treadmill and report what feels tolerabl…

This study follows 200 people with Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis over one year to see how active they are. Participants use a smartphone app called Datos Health to track steps, workouts, and heart rate. A physical therapist sets personalized exercise goals. The goal i…

This study tests a new handheld tool that measures muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people who have had a stroke. Researchers want to see if the device gives the same or better results than standard clinical tests. The study involves 40 adults aged 18-75 with a history of stroke …

This study looks at how a single session of short, mild low-oxygen breathing (acute intermittent hypoxia) changes hand strength in healthy adults. Researchers want to understand how this technique affects the brain and spinal cord. The results will help design future therapies fo…

This study looks at whether short bursts of breathing air with less oxygen (like at high altitude) can improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Twenty participants will undergo 15 cycles of one-minute low-oxygen breathing followed by norma…

This study looks at whether combining a special breathing technique (called acute intermittent hypoxia, or AIH) with mild electrical stimulation of leg muscles can boost brain-to-muscle signals in people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. About 40 participants will have …

This study tests whether wearable sensors and video recordings can help detect motor development problems in infants from birth to 24 months. Researchers will compare data from these devices with standard clinical tests. The goal is to create a more precise and automated way to i…