Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

This study is testing if small sensors worn by babies and video recordings can help doctors spot early signs of movement and development problems. Researchers are enrolling 150 infants up to 2 years old, including those at risk for delays and those developing typically. The goal …

This study is testing a new handheld device designed to measure muscle stiffness (spasticity) in the arms of people who have had a stroke. The goal is to see if this tool provides a more precise and reliable measurement than the standard tests doctors currently use. The study inv…

This study is testing a smart wearable airbag system designed to prevent injuries from falls. The device uses sensors and computer algorithms to detect when someone is falling and quickly inflates an airbag to cushion the impact, aiming to reduce hip fractures. Researchers are te…

This study is testing whether a new 'smart' knee-ankle-foot brace with a built-in computer helps people with recent spinal cord injuries walk better than a standard brace. Researchers will compare the two types of braces by measuring how far and how well participants can walk, th…

This study is testing a new rehabilitation method to improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Researchers are combining robotic-assisted arm training with gentle vibration applied to the tendons. The goal is to see if this combined approa…

This study is testing if a combination of two treatments can improve muscle strength and nerve signals in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The treatments are breathing brief, low levels of oxygen and using mild electrical stimulation on the leg. Researchers will measure ankle…

This study is testing a breathing technique called acute intermittent hypoxia to see if it can help improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. Researchers want to understand exactly how this method of breathing might help the brain recover its ability to contr…

This study is testing how a single session of brief, controlled low-oxygen breathing affects handgrip strength and brain activity in healthy adults. Researchers want to understand the basic mechanisms of how this breathing technique works in people without injuries. The findings …

This study aims to create a toolkit to help clinicians better understand and improve how people with leg amputations use their prosthetic limbs in daily life. Researchers will use data from smartphone apps, wearable sensors, and interviews with 66 participants to identify factors…