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Development of a Clinical Device for Arm Therapy in Hemiplegia

Principal Investigators: Machiel Van der Loos, PhD

Project Staff: Charles G. Burgar, MD; Peter S. Lum, PhD; and Peggy Shor, OTR

Collaborators: Richard Mahoney, PhD, ARC, Fairfield, NJ

Project Category: Stroke

Building on the NIH SBIR Phase-1 project by Applied Resources, Corp. (NJ) to develop and test an upper limb exercise functional prototype, the goal of the Phase-2 project is to develop a full production prototype and test it clinically in stroke rehabilitation centers. Clinical testing will be completed at or coordinated by the RRDC, which developed and clinically-validated the exercise protocols used on the prototype ARC-MIME system under contract. This system has the potential to assist clinicians in augmenting a client's upper limb function and personal independence after stroke, which is significant for veteran stroke survivors.

Milestones Accomplished:

  • Phase-I development and evaluation of 1st prototype
  • Approval of SBIR Phase-2 proposal

Milestones for Remainder of Project:

  • Design of second-generation prototype, in progress
  • Clinical trials started
  • Clinical device product announcement by ARC

Funding Source: NIH

Funding Status: Funded



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