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Changing the definition of cerebral palsy
Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the disease
CURRENT RESEARCH
- University of Michigan - Cerebral Palsy Research
- University of Michigan - Volunteer for a research study
PAST RESEARCH
EXPLORING THE USE OF GAMIFIED POWER MOBILITY TRAINING IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY (An NIH-Funded Clinical Trial)
The IndieTrainer is a power mobility device and training program. This clinical trial will explore the use of the IndieTrainer in helping a child with cerebral palsy to learn power mobility skills. Participants will complete a gamified training program using the IndieTrainer where they will be able to simultaneously control wheelchair movement while engaging in the game. Learn More
Seeking Research Participants for a study about Power Wheelchair standing devices
The purpose of this study explores use of a power wheelchair standing device (PWSD) in children who have conditions other than Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A PWSD is a power wheelchair that electronically allows a child to move between sitting and standing. A PWSD can be driven in either position. Learn More
Factors Affecting Lifelong Physical Activity Participation in Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Principal Investigator: Larken Marra, MSK
University of Michigan Ph.D.
Candidate and Research Assistant
Center on Physical Activity and Health in Pediatric Disabilities\School of Kinesiology,
University of Michigan
For more information, please contact Larken Marra
Email: lrmarra@umich.edu
Phone: 317-432-9128.
The University of Michigan offers opportunities for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy to participate in studies of cognitive and motor abilities.