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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

Co-Director, Brachial Plexus Treatment Center; Pediatric Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Brachial Plexus Treatment ProgramPediatric Hand and Upper Extremity ClinicOrthopedicsUpper Extremity Motion Analysis Lab

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