Researchers in the Motion Analysis Research Laboratory are committed to discovering new and innovative ways to prevent and treat the diseases that affect our daily lives. Their ultimate goal is to improve well-being.
Your participation can help!
By volunteering to become a study participant, you can learn more about your health and participate in opportunities that may improve the health of our communities and future generations.
Here's a list of MARL research projects. Click on the title to learn more about each study and how you can participate.
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Longitudinal fall risk evaluation of community dwelling older adults
What this study is about
Providing annual wellness checkups to older adults through evaluations of cognitive, balance and fall-risk assessments within nine Broome County senior centers.
What the study will involve
Single- and dual-task gait using an instrumented walkway; standing balance under eyes open/closed as well as firm/compliant surfaces; cognitive performance; depression; self-reported fear of falling, morbidity and medications; hand-held grip strength; activity level and fall history; surveys.
Eligibility to participate
- Adults over age 55
- Able to ambulate at least 14 feet with or without assistive devices
- No visual impairment not correctable with lenses
Compensation or services participants will receive
Participants will receive a wellness checkup and a $15 gift card.
How to get involved
If you are interested, call the Motion Analysis Research Lab at 607-777-4700 or email us at motionanalysis@binghamton.edu.
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A comparison of motor and cognitive performance in a driving simulator among young
adults following mTBI
What this study is about
Investigating motor, cognitive and driving performance in young adults after a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. The overall goal is to inform better return-to-driving decision-making.
What the study will involve
Single and dual-task walking; posturography or standing balance under six conditions; driving performance in a simulated autonomous driving system.
Eligibility to participate
To participate in the study, individuals must:
- Be 16 years old or older
- Possess a current, valid U.S. driver’s license
- If diagnosed with a concussion, you should have the physician’s diagnosis of the concussion
Compensation or services participants will receive
$15 gift card
How to get involved
If you are interested, call the Motion Analysis Research Lab at 607-777-4700 or email us at concussionstudy@binghamton.edu.
