Brain Recovery Lab

SENSory Evaluation and Instrument Testing. We are seeking healthy adults and those with impaired sensation to participate in this research study investigating the reliability and validity of electrical stimulation (painless) as a method of measuring sensation.

Impaired use of the arm and hand are a major source of disability for people after a stroke. In the Brain Recovery Lab, we are examining novel ways to enhance recovery after stroke. We recently completed an investigation of the effectiveness of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) paired with intensive arm rehabilitation - it has been FDA-approved and is being clinically implemented at Massachusetts General Hospital in partnership with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network.