Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( 🔒 ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Need Help

MiGo: wearable sensors that combine actionable data with a behavioral intervention to improve function after stroke

Award Number: R41HD104296
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2024

Group Awards By:

View Award Description

MiGo: wearable sensors that combine actionable data with a behavioral intervention to improve function after stroke - One of the most impenetrable problems challenging full recovery after stroke is the gap between motor capacity that a stroke survivor regains (i.e. what they can do) and how they engage in home and community activities (i.e. what they choose to do). To address this challenge, Flint Rehab developed MiGo, a novel multi-sensor activity tracker specifically designed for stroke survivors. The unique feature of MiGo is the ability to capture and deliver feedback on both quantitative and qualitative upper and lower limb activity of stroke survivors in their natural environment using the same system. The long-term goal for this project and the MiGo technology is to develop a data-driven and clinically informed behavioral intervention strategy that uses actionable quantitative and qualitative feedback to maximize physical function after stroke. This project combines Flint Rehab’s technology for real-time motion capture and expertise in developing neurorehabilitation devices with the extensive experience in stroke neurorehabilitation of the Motor Behavior and Neurorehabilitation team at the University of Southern California. This Phase I STTR aims to establish the feasibility, validity, accuracy and usability of MiGo to monitor functional movement behaviors and deliver meaningful feedback to stroke survivors across a broad range of motor impairments seen in this population (Aim 1). Specifically, 30 individuals expressing a range (i.e., mild-severe) of motor impairment chronically after stroke will be recruited to participate in this project. MiGo’s accuracy and utility cost to the end user will be assessed in a single in-lab session. Participants will be outfitted with MiGo and perform functional standardized assessments. As gold-standard comparison, upper limb movements will be compared to movement counts derived from a video recording of the standardized assessments, whereas step counts and stance/stride time will be derived from the ADPM sensors during a walk test. Raw sensor data from MiGo will be analyzed using proprietary algorithms for movement detection and compared to the gold-standards to determine accuracy. Utility cost will be assessed using quantitative survey (social acceptability and ease-of-use), sensor cost and time to don and doff each sensor to determine the minimal number of MiGo sensors and the optimal placement on the body. In a subsequent step (Aim 2), short term feasibility and usability of the optimized MiGo will be established by monitoring community-dwelling stroke survivors using MiGo over a 1-week interval in the natural environment. Adherence, occurrence of adverse events, and satisfaction with MiGo will be recorded. Using the data from the monitoring period, participants will be presented with a ‘Movement report’ with visual displays of quantitative and qualitative feedback (Aim 3). Through survey and qualitative interview, we will identify the components of MiGo feedback that users find most meaningful for driving lasting behavior change. The resulting technology will integrate engineering and patient-centered rehabilitation approaches to promote fuller participation in meaningful life activities outside clinical settings in a less structured environment—one where stroke survivors live their lives.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2024	2021	FLINT REHABILITATION DEVICES, LLC	18023 SKY PARK CIR STE H2	IRVINE	CA	92614	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	6/12/2024	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2021	FLINT REHABILITATION DEVICES, LLC	18023 SKY PARK CIR STE H2	IRVINE	CA	92614	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	8/12/2023	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $256,519 )
2021	2021	FLINT REHABILITATION DEVICES, LLC	18023 SKY PARK CIR STE H2	IRVINE	CA	92614	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	7/28/2021	NEW	$256,519
														Subtotal = $256,519

Grand Total All Awards = $256,519

Top

All Categories

About

Search

Reports

Data Submission

Award Information

MiGo: wearable sensors that combine actionable data with a behavioral intervention to improve function after stroke

Award Number: R41HD104296

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2024

Federal Websites

Department of Health & Human Services

HHS Operating Divisions

HHS Staff Divisions

Download A Document Viewer