
Thank you for your interest in stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury medical research at the Casa Colina Research Institute (CCRI). Casa Colina patients and other community members who meet certain criteria may apply to participate in our studies. The purpose of each study is to gain a better understanding of new technologies and treatment methodologies, with the goal of improving medical and rehabilitation outcomes. Below are the current studies being conducted at CCRI.
This study uses virtual reality (VR) as an assessment tool to measure and understand how people with these PD and TBI respond to changes in what they see and hear.
To be eligible, you must have:
This study evaluates the effectiveness of many fast repetitions of specific arm movements to improve the speed, smoothness, and accuracy of motor movement for individuals who experience post-stroke hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body).
To be eligible, you must:
Participants will receive:
This study seeks individuals with paralysis to control a computer using thought alone. Subjects with tetraplegia will learn to control the computer interface with the aid of the study team.
To be eligible, you must:
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