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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Electrode Headgear Testing Study

Does your child (age 14-17) use an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device? If so, they may be interested in helping researchers by testing a newly designed dry electrode headset. Involves 1 session lasting up to 4 hours that will include communication tasks, such as copying sentences and describing a picture, along with completion of an online survey. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

14 - 17

DURATION: Up to 4 hours
VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Forbes Tower – Oakland or ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA

Real World Testing of AAC-BCI

Does your child (age 14-17) have a have a severe or progressive communication disorder and need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) clinical services? If so, they may be interested in participating in a study that would provide an AAC system with brain computer interface access that could be used in the home. Eligible participants need wheelchair assistive technology.

AGE:

14 - 17

DURATION: Up to 2 years
VISITS: Monthly visits to your home

LOCATION: ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA & your home

Wheelchair Maintenance App

Are you the parent of a child ages 16-17 who has a non-progressive spinal cord injury that occurred over 1 year ago? Do they use a wheelchair as their primary means of mobility? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a study to track wheelchair use, breakdowns and repairs through an app. Eligible participants have a smartphone or tablet with internet access. Compensation provided.

AGE:

16 - 17

DURATION: Up to 5 years

LOCATION: Online only

Smart Phone Apps Study II

Do you have a child between the ages of 12-17 with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, or Cerebral Palsy? Does your child reside at home? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a study to help develop and evaluate an app suite to support and manage self-care. Compensation may be provided.

AGE:

12 - 17

Smartphone Apps for Kids with Chronic Conditions

Do you have a child between the ages of 12-17 with spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or cerebral palsy? If so, your child may be able to take part in a research study to evaluate if smartphone apps can help them manage their self-care routines. Compensation provided.

AGE:

12 - 17

DURATION: Varies

LOCATION: Multiple clinic locations in East End, or at home

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Physical Disability