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Arm Motion of Typically Developing Child

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

Description:

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.

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.

Interested in participating?

We are currently recruiting

Study Sponsor:

Shriner's Children's Hospital

Full IRB Study Title:

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

IRB Study ID:

2021-080

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

Lead Investigator

Stephanie Russo, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Brachial Plexus Treatment ProgramPediatric Hand and Upper Extremity ClinicOrthopedicsUpper Extremity Motion Analysis Lab

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