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Lizz-TRANSCARE - Rehabilitation Assistance

This project supports stroke survivors transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation to home by providing a robotic therapy companion used both in-clinic and remotely. A gap currently exists between primary and secondary care, leaving discharged patients with limited structure and support.  

Aims 

LIZZ-TRANSCARE addresses this by offering a digital tool that encourages daily movement, engages patients, families, and healthcare staff, and enables safe, efficient data sharing. The project integrates Lizz, a social robot tailored for stroke rehabilitation, with SENS, a motion-sensing system that monitors activity and personalizes therapy.  

Methods 

Two Randomised Controlled Trials in Denmark and the Netherlands will compare the Lizz+SENS intervention with standard care at early and later recovery stages. The primary goal is increased physical activity, with expected secondary benefits in quality of life, daily functioning, mood, self-efficacy, and healthcare resource efficiency. 

Quick links

  • International
  • Stroke
  • Data and technology
  • eHealth
  • Quality of life
  • Rehabilitation

    • Features

    • Project number:
      10750032510002
    • Duration: 17%
      2026
      2029
    • Part of programme:
    • Related funding round:
      Better care closer to home: Enhancing primary and community care
    • Project lead and secretary:
      dr. ir. M.H. Vastenburg
    • Responsible organisation:
      ConnectedCare

    ZonMw-program: Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS)

    How can we make sure care remains affordable and accessible? This is a challenge that many countries in Europe face. The Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) programme funds international studies and innovation projects designed to contribute to a more sustainable, future-ready, people-centred health and care system. This is one of the projects that has been awarded funding. View the other projects here.