SubsidieMeestersA fully wearable electro-stimulating system designed to improve mobility and foot health in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients
The NEURO-SOCK is a wearable device that restores sensation in neuropathy patients using AI-optimized electrical stimulation, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce sedentary lifestyle risks.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The NEURO-SOCK is a non-invasive, fully-wearable device designed to induce sensations in patients with sensory loss due to conditions such as amputation, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis.
Device Functionality
The device captures information from the environment interaction through wearable sensors and translates it into electrical impulses delivered to the nerves embedded in a soft-robotic stimulating garment. An AI-based algorithm optimizes stimulation parameters to target the nerves and restore natural sensation to patients in real-time.
Validation and Results
Our device has been already validated in 12 neuropathy patients, resulting in:
- 30% restoration of lost sensation in the foot.
- Improved cadence in 60% of the users.
The generated artificial feedback intuitiveness was validated through an fMRI study.
Project Goals
This ERC-funded project aims to investigate the health benefits of NEURO-SOCK, with the potential to:
- Improve skin conditions.
- Lower cardiovascular stress.
- Ultimately reduce the harmful conditions that lead to sedentary lifestyle, heart failures, amputations, and elevated death rates.
Funding Utilization
Therefore, the funding will be used for:
- Optimizing the NEURO-SOCK design for home-use scenarios.
- Conducting a clinical trial investigating the long-term rehabilitative effects on people suffering from neuropathy, who currently have no immediate solution.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 150.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 150.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-2-2025 |
| Einddatum | 31-7-2026 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2025 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRApenvoerder
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