Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

This study tests a low-cost shoe that changes friction to help people with foot drop after a stroke walk better. About 50 adults who are at least 3 months past their stroke will use the shoe at home. The goal is to see if it improves walking speed and balance.

This study is testing a special full-body suit that uses mild electrical pulses to help people with conditions like multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia who suffer from muscle tightness, overactive reflexes, or pain. About 15 adults will try the suit to see if it improves balance a…

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 a non-invasive treatment that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to improve walking and balance in people who have weakness on one side of the body due to a stroke. Researchers will enroll 115 adults who are at least 6 months past their stroke and ca…

This study tests whether a breathing method called acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) can improve arm and hand function in people with multiple sclerosis. AIH involves breathing short bursts of low oxygen, which may help the brain and spinal cord form new connections. Researchers w…

This study looks at whether training physical and occupational therapists in a counseling method called motivational interviewing helps people with spinal cord injuries or disorders engage more actively in their rehab sessions. Researchers will compare participation and recovery …

This study tests a breathing technique called Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) in people with multiple sclerosis. Participants breathe short bursts of low oxygen (like at high altitude) to see if it can improve ankle strength and change brain activity. The goal is to understand h…

This study is testing whether wearable body sensors can accurately monitor and predict recovery in people recovering from a stroke during inpatient rehabilitation. Researchers will collect data from 400 participants, including stroke patients and healthy volunteers, to see if mac…

This study is developing a standard test to measure how well assistive technologies and brain-computer interfaces help people with severe motor impairments (like spinal cord injury or ALS) use computers and phones independently. Researchers will have 60 participants perform simul…

This study tests whether a custom smartphone app and e-coaching can help people with spinal cord injury follow exercise guidelines. Researchers will first gather input from users and clinicians, then test the app's usability, and finally run a trial to see which coaching approach…

This study explores whether small, skin-friendly sensors can measure muscle activity and movement in newborns up to 8 weeks old. Researchers will compare sensor data with standard medical exams to see if the technology can help identify early signs of muscle or nerve problems. Th…