Dr. Jose Pons, Ph.D
Claim this profileShirley Ryan AbilityLab
Studies Stroke
Studies Spinal Cord Injury
11 reported clinical trials
14 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Jose Pons, Ph.D is currently running
Robotic Controllers
for Motor Learning After Neurological Injuries
The purpose of this study is to develop a new paradigm to understand how humans physically interact with each other at a single and at multiple joints, with multiple contact points, so as to synthesize robot controllers that can exhibit human-like behavior when interacting with humans (e.g., exoskeleton) or other co-robots. The investigators will develop models for a single joint robot (i.e. at the ankle joint) that can vary its haptic behavioral interactions at variable impedances, and replicate in a multi-joint robot (i.e. at the ankle, knee, and hip joints). The investigators will collect data from healthy participants and clinical populations to create a controller based on our models to implement in the robots. Then, the investigators will test our models via the robots to investigate the mechanisms underlying enhanced motor learning during different human-human haptic interaction behaviors (i.e. collaboration, competition, and cooperation. This study will be carried out in healthy participants, participants post-stroke, and participants with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Recruiting1 award N/A10 criteria
Exoskeleton-Assisted Movement
for Stroke
The purpose of this study is to develop a real-time controller for exoskeletons using neural information embedded in human musculature. This controller will consist of an online interface that anticipates human movement based on high-density electromyography (HD-EMG) recordings, and then translates it into functional assistance. This study will be carried out in both healthy participants and participants post-stroke. The researchers will develop an online algorithm (decoder) in currently existing exoskeletons that can extract hundreds of motor unit (MU) spiking activity out of HD-EMG recordings. The MU spiking activity is a train of action potentials coded by its timing of occurrence that gives access to a representative part of the neural code of human movement. The researchers will also develop a command encoder that can anticipate human intent (multi-joint position and force commands) from MU spiking activity to translate the neural information to movement. The researchers will integrate the decoder with the command encoder to showcase the real-time control of multiple joint lower-limb exoskeletons.
Recruiting1 award N/A6 criteria
More about Jose Pons, Ph.D
Clinical Trial Related2 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 11 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Jose Pons, Ph.D has experience with
- Muscle Coordination-Based Feedback
- Sensory Electrical Stimulation
- Real-time Neuromuscular Control Of Exoskeletons
- Human-like Robotic Controllers
- Peripheral Electrical Stimulation
- Single Pulse TMS
Breakdown of trials Jose Pons, Ph.D has run
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury
Essential Tremor
Healthy Individuals
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Jose Pons, Ph.D specialize in?
Jose Pons, Ph.D focuses on Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury. In particular, much of their work with Stroke has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Jose Pons, Ph.D currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Jose Pons, Ph.D is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in Chicago Illinois. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Jose Pons, Ph.D has studied deeply?
Yes, Jose Pons, Ph.D has studied treatments such as Muscle Coordination-Based Feedback, Sensory Electrical Stimulation, Real-time Neuromuscular Control of Exoskeletons.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Jose Pons, Ph.D?
Apply for one of the trials that Jose Pons, Ph.D is conducting.
What is the office address of Jose Pons, Ph.D?
The office of Jose Pons, Ph.D is located at: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois 60611 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.