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Reachable Workspace in Patients with CP or BP

Assessment of reachable workspace in patients with Brachial Plexus (BP) or Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Description:

Use of markers with motion capture to see the space patients can reach with their hands to discover deficits in patients with Cerebral Palsy or Brachial Plexus.

Who May Qualify?:

Patients aged 3-18 years old diagnosed with either brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) or hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP)

Who Does Not Qualify:

Patients less than 3 years old or older than 18 years old

Interested in participating?
We are currently recruiting
Study Sponsor:

Shriner's Children's Hospital

Full IRB Study Title:
Reachable Workspace to Assess Function in Patients with Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries or Cerebral Palsy
IRB Study ID:
2022-076
If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:

Merry Tomcany

Mtomcany@akronchildrens.org

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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