Welcome to the Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Studies Page

About Physical Disability and Rehabilitation

For children who have to deal with a physical disability, whether temporary or chronic, medical researchers want to develop tools and techniques to help them live freely and comfortably. Research on existing devices, like wheelchairs, can simplify or enhance a user’s experience. Other researchers might be exploring ways to use newer technologies or developments, like smartphone apps or robotics, to find innovate ways to lend aid.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

VISITS: Multiple visits/sessions

LOCATION: Either in the office, your home, or by phone

COMPENSATION: YES

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.

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

COMPENSATION: YES

Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of motor deficits in people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Age 16-17

Are you or your child affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy? You may be able to participate in a research study using spinal cord stimulation (SCS), an approved clinical therapy for pain syndromes that do not respond to drugs. Unexpectedly, SCS has shown the ability to promote the recovery of leg motor function in people with complete motor paralysis

Assistive Devices

Birth Defects

Bones, Joints and Muscles

Brain and Neurological Disorders

And 18 more areas

AGE: 16-17

DURATION: 9 months

VISITS: 35 visits

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mobility Aids, Rehabilitation, Other Physical Disability, Assistive Devices