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C-STAR Movement Database
The purpose of this study is to collect data from varying populations to create a database for clinicians and researchers.
Age Range
18-99
Clinical Trial
Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Quality of LifeTime
minutes , 30 minutes for first administration15 minutes for subsequent administrations
Assessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Study Finds People with Parkinson’s Experience High Levels of Financial Stress
People diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease experience the same level of financial stress as someone dealing with advanced cancer even if they’re still working and receiving a paycheck.
In the News
Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Lynn Johnson was a busy mother of two and a senior project manager when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in her 40s.
Research Project
Accelerating Physical Therapy Exercise Monitoring in Parkinsons
This study will explore different ways to integrate digital health technology and behavior change interventions into physical therapy settings to improve exercise monitoring and maintenance. We are looking for people with Parkinson's Disease who are referred to the Proactive PT Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Clinical Trial
Constraint induced movement therapy for walking in individuals post stroke
This project tests if the efficacy of locomotor training is improved through the application of constraint induced movement therapy to lower limb
Research Project
Center for Smart Use of Technologies to Assess Real World Outcomes (C-STAR) Movement Database
The purpose of this study is to develop a database that contains de-identified movement and rehabilitation-related data collected through use of wearable sensors and video. This database will serve as a resource for clinicians and researchers interested in the investigation of movement or rehabilitation-related research ideas.
Research Project
Dr. Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
Leora Cherney received the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences’ (ANCDS) top award, Honors of the Academy.
Blog
Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Johnson is now a veteran member of the Parkinson’s Works group, a support group for people with Parkinson’s disease who want to discuss employment-related issues. The group is run by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and meets by Zoom twice a month and has about 16 core members around the country.
In the News
Disease Steps
Area of Assessment
GaitTime
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Improving Arm Movement After Stroke Using Wearable Device
The Slutzky Neuroprosthetics Lab Team is evaluating a new rehab therapy using wearable devices and a video game interface to improve arm movement after stroke.
Research Project
SPEAK OUT!® Programs
A two-part speech therapy program to help individuals with Parkinson’s regain and maintain effective communication: SPEAK OUT!®.
Service