Research

Our research topics and projects.

Research

Current Federally Funded Research Projects:

Oculomotor Rehabilitation in Veterans with mTBI: The aim of this study is to implement and test the effectiveness of an automated convergence insufficiency rehabilitation device in Veterans with a mild traumatic brain injury and convergence insufficiency. (Funded by the DoD: W81XWH-22-C-0146, Project led by SQRLab)

Pediatric Concussion Vision Rehabilitation: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of office-based vergence and accommodative therapy (OBVAT) in remediating convergence insufficiency (CI) in children with CI acquired as a result of a concussion. (Funded by the NIH: R01EY023261, Project led by Dr. Tara Alvarez of NJIT)

Other Ongoing Research Projects:

Multimodal Visual Balance Concussion Assessment: The purpose of this study is to understand the underlying interconnectivity between the visual, oculomotor, and balance systems in non-concussed healthy controls and the deficits present in concussed participants. 

MoVES Automation: This project aims to automate the Oculomotor and Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) protocol in a virtual reality headset so it can easily be utilized without any training. 

Portable Balance Measurement Device. This project aims to utilize a Wii Balance Board and design a software package that can be used on the sidelines for quantifying the balance system before and after a concussion.

Foot Tapping as a Concussion Metric. This project aims to understand the effects on the musculoskeletal system after a concussion or a traumatic brain injury. 

Clinical Assessments Developed at SQRLab:

VisQuaL-T: The Vision Quality of Life with Time survey is a quality of life survey that can aid in assessing an individual's visual difficulties in day-to-day life 

MoVES: The OculoMotor and Vestibular Endurance Screen assessment is a concussion and recovery tracking protocol

  • Click Here to Download MoVES Procedure
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  • Cite the following publication if using the procedure: 
    • Iring-Sanchez S, Dungan ME, Jones A, Malakhov M, Mohan S, Yaramothu C. OculoMotor & Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) Normative, Repeatability, and Reliability Data. Brain Sciences. 2024; 14(7):704. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14070704
    • Yaramothu C, Morris CJ, d'Antonio-Bertagnolli JV, Alvarez TL. OculoMotor Assessment Tool Test Procedure and Normative Data. Optom Vis Sci. 2021;98(6):636-643. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001698
    • Theis, J., Starzynski, S., Mohan, S., & Yaramothu, C. (2022, November). Oculomotor and Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) Protocol and Visual Quality of Life on an Adult Population. In Journal of Hear Trauma Rehabilitation (Vol. 37, No. 6, pp. E534-E534).

Legacy Projects:

Veteran Rehabilitation Post-TBI: The goal of this work is to identify whether high-definition transcranial direct current can amplify the rehabilitation process in veterans suffering from TBI symptoms. (Funded by the DoD: W81XWH-17-1-0432, Project led by Dr. Davin Quinn of the University of New Mexico)

Rapid Sideline Concussion Diagnostics: The aim of this study is to test the reliability and efficacy of the Oculomotor and Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) protocol in detecting concussions. 

Modular Crutch Augmentation: This capstone project aims to design a modular device that can be attached to temporary or long-term crutches to enable users to traverse orthogonal slopes.