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Akron Children's > For Families & Patients > Research > Pediatric Clinical Studies > Open Clinical Studies

Motion Capture to Assess Function of Upper Extremities in Typically Developing Children

Full IRB Study Title:
Motion Capture to Assess Function of Upper Extremity in Typically Developing Children

IRB Study ID: 2021-080

The study will use reflective markers that track movements to assess how children with no current injuries or health conditions can position and move their arms.

Study Sponsor:

Shriner's Children's Hospital

 We are currently recruiting

If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:

Merry Tomcany
mtomcany@akronchildrens.org
330-543-4616

Who May Qualify:

Children:

  • Ages 3-20
  • With no upper extremity injuries or health conditions that impact their range of motion.

Who Does NOT Qualify:

Children:

  • Whose body habitus will interfere with marker placement or workspace data collection.
  • Who had upper extremity injuries or have other conditions that affect their upper extremity motion/function.

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