Research Study Focus on Improving Treatment of ET with the Use of Mobile Devices

Five months ago in October New Touch Digital, LLC, a software company with a vision for improving Essential Tremor treatment through technology, came to several Maryland ET support groups to express their research study ideas. By collecting measurable data about ET symptoms on tablets or computer devices, information on a patient’s symptoms could be conveyed to the patient’s neurologist.  This data gathering process is understandably important since ET symptoms are not always readily apparent at a short doctor’s office visit. See New Touch Digital’s easy-to-understand description of the research by clicking here.  They are about to embark on their study in the D.C. Metro area and plan to select a limited number of participants, therefore the participation inclusion criteria for the study is given below.

ET inclusion criteria and time line

 

 

UMBC Accessibility Research Study

We received the following information from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Human-Centered Computing program about their need for participants for a short survey plus an interview:

In this project, we are designing and evaluating adaptive systems to support the use of the computer mouse and other pointing devices when navigating the Web. We are looking for 15-25 individuals who are 65 years or older and who are experiencing permanent or intermittent pointing problems due to hand tremors, arthritis, or other conditions that impact fine motor hand movement. The participants will be interviewed about their computer use. They will also use a computer system that we are developing called PINATA and provide feedback about their experience.

To learn more about the study, view the attached flyer.
To learn more about PINATA, click here.

The Huge Role Technology Can Play in Essential Tremor Treatment: New Touch Digital

Peter Muller of HopeNET recently met members of New Touch Digital, a company that seeks collaboration on their technological approach to improving communications between doctors and  Essential Tremor patients through technology. Their approach is detailed in this New Touch presentation . Click here to learn about their simple new vision for better Essential Tremor treatment.  Peter is excited and thinks you will be too!!

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Read about New Touch and the exciting way you can get involved!