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Interactive Demonstrations, Education, Activities, and Support for Mental Health in Parkinson's Disease
A patient & care partner education and support series covering a variety of topics related to caring for mental health in Parkinson's disease, including music and speech therapy, nutrition, mindfulness, and physical exercise.
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Impact of Sensory Electrical Stimulation on Sensation and Tremor
The Shirley Ryan 外网天堂 is studying the effect of nerve stimulation on proprioception (your sense of touch) and fine motor control in the hands, wrists, and arms to reduce tremor in patients with essential tremor. We are seeking healthy adults to participate as a comparison group.
Age Range
18-80
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Learning and Evaluating Assistive Device Control with Autonomous Corrections
The Shirley Ryan Ability Lab is conducting a research study that will investigate a new approach for providing assistance for controlling an assistive device with limited interfaces for motor-impaired individuals.
Age Range
18 - 99
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COVID-19 Pandemic Strains System for People With Dual Diagnoses of Mental Health Issues and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic strained many of the services offered by HCBS programs and required organizations to adapt.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Strains System for People With Dual Diagnoses of Mental Health Issues and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Home-and-community-based services (HCBS) cover a wide variety of supports, from personal care needs to health promotion and disease prevention, for people with disabilities and older adults.
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Brain-Based and Clinical Phenotyping of Pain Pharmacotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritis (PREDICT)
This is a clinical trial of people who have pain due to knee osteoarthritis at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in collaboration with Shirley Ryan 外网天堂. The study will last for about 20 weeks. 180 qualified participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 ratio (60 participants per group) to one of three treatment groups: duloxetine, celecoxib or placebo. Participants will have an X-ray, knee MRI, brain MRI, blood draws, pain sensitivity testing and will be asked to fill out questionnaires. The purpose of this study is to predict which participants will respond to the treatment.
Age Range
40-99
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The hotels and apartments listed are located near Shirley Ryan 外网天堂 and are an option for family members who do not qualify for the free housing patient benefit through our Patient and Family Housing Program. Be sure to inquire with the hotels for available discounts for patients of Shirley Ryan 外网天堂.
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Balance and Stability Class
The new Balance and Stability class includes an educational component and a circuit of exercises focused on balance.
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Direct Support Professionals: Complete Short, Online "Microlessons" on Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Services
Age Range
18+
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Research Survey: Answer questions about your experience receiving Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
The purpose of this study is to test a set of surveys designed to determine if Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are person-centered. HCBS are services that help people with disabilities or older adults to live in the community and are paid for by Medicaid.
Age Range
18+
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Stiff Knee Gait and Rectus Transfer
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship of the hip power in 3D Gait Analysis to select a set of preoperative gait features that distinguished between good (i.e., no longer stiff) and poor (i.e., remaining stiff) postoperative outcomes after rectus transfer surgery in children with Cerebral Palsy.
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Pain Management: Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain
New technology will enable targeted pain medication based on individual’s brain response and allow clinical trials to more accurate weed out placebo responders
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