North Carolina State University

This study looks at whether giving people $20 monthly vouchers for a mobile produce market helps them eat more fruits and vegetables. About 150 adults in rural North Carolina who are at risk of food insecurity will take part. Researchers will measure changes in diet, weight, and …

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 had an amputation for at least two years will train with the device and be compar…

This study tests a program that gives free fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina to help them eat healthier. About 30 adults and children ages 8 to 14 will take part. Researchers will measure how much produce families eat and check their food security and heal…

This study tests whether ultrasound can accurately measure muscle activity caused by two types of stimulation: spinal cord stimulation and functional electrical stimulation. Researchers will compare ankle torque and ultrasound images in 30 healthy adults. The goal is to see if ul…

This study is testing a new sensor system called E-SWEAT that fits inside a prosthetic leg socket. It measures pressure, temperature, and sweat acid levels on the skin of people with below-knee amputations. The goal is to see if these sensors can reliably track skin health and un…

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 …