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 Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 4 hours
VISITS:  1
Location 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 Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 2 years
VISITS:  Monthly visits to your home
Location 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 Range
AGE:   16 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 5 years
Location LOCATION:  Online only


PROMOTE Study

Are you the parent of a child (ages 7-17) who has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or a related disorder? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand the factors that explain the differences among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Study involves answering questionnaires, reviewing medical records, and participating in other optional research activities.

Age Range
AGE:   7 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 30 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh - Oakland


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 Range
AGE:   12 - 17



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Brain and Nervous System