Strength Training Research Study for children with Cerebral Palsy

The University of Delaware is looking for children with cerebral palsy to participate in a study of strength training funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia is the performance site for this study. The study is to see if electrical stimulation* and/or exercise is able to help your child get stronger and if it can improve walking and mobility.
Participation requires 4 to 5 visits to Shriners Hospitals for Children lasting 3-5 days each over an approximate 6 month period.

*This is a randomized treatment study and a minor outpatient procedure is involved to implant electrodes if selected to receive electrical stimulation.

Is there a cost for the study?

No cost to be in the study

Free indoor, on-site parking

Lodging provided

Transportation or transportation assistance may be provided

Your child may be eligible if...

7 to 12 years with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy

Can walk indoors and outdoors with or without an assistive device

Willing to stay in Philadelphia at regular intervals

For more information...
The abstract for this study is available on the website of the National Institutes of Health.

Brochure for Electrical Stimulation Training

Please contact the Research Department at (215) 430-4080 or Email Dr. Samuel Lee at sclee@shrinenet.org.