Honors & Awards

  • Interdisciplinary Scholar Award, Stanford Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute (January 2021)

Stanford Advisors

Contact

  • Academic
    cseim@stanford.edu
    University - Scholar Department: Mechanical Engineering Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

All Publications

  • Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove. Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation Seim, C. E., Wolf, S. L., Starner, T. E. 2021; 18 (1): 14

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the feasibility and potential impacts on hand function using a wearable stimulation device (the VTS Glove) which provides mechanical, vibratory input to the affected limb of chronic stroke survivors.METHODS: A double-blind, randomized, controlled feasibility study including sixteen chronic stroke survivors (mean age: 54; 1-13 years post-stroke) with diminished movement and tactile perception in their affected hand. Participants were given a wearable device to take home and asked to wear it for three hours daily over eight weeks. The device intervention was either (1) the VTS Glove, which provided vibrotactile stimulation to the hand, or (2) an identical glove with vibration disabled. Participants were randomly assigned to each condition. Hand and arm function were measured weekly at home and in local physical therapy clinics.RESULTS: Participants using the VTS Glove showed significantly improved Semmes-Weinstein monofilament exam results, reduction in Modified Ashworth measures in the fingers, and some increased voluntary finger flexion, elbow and shoulder range of motion.CONCLUSIONS: Vibrotactile stimulation applied to the disabled limb may impact tactile perception, tone and spasticity, and voluntary range of motion. Wearable devices allow extended application and study of stimulation methods outside of a clinical setting.

    View details for DOI 10.1186/s12984-021-00813-7

    View details for PubMedID 33485371

  • Next Steps in Human-Computer Integration Mueller, F., Lopes, P., Strohmeier, P., Ju, W., Seim, C., Weigel, M., Nanayakkara, S., Obrist, M., Li, Z., Delfa, J., Nishida, J., Gerber, E. M., Svanaes, D., Grudin, J., Greuter, S., Kunze, K., Erickson, T., Greenspan, S., Inami, M., Marshall, J., Reiterer, H., Wolf, K., Meyer, J., Schiphorst, T., Wang, D., Maes, P., ACM ASSOC COMPUTING MACHINERY. 2020

    View details for DOI 10.1145/3313831.3376242

    View details for Web of Science ID 000695432500115