Research trials
Research Trials
Can playing action video games improve bimanual function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy?
This new research trial will assess whether playing video games can improve bimanual function in children with hemiplegia.
We have designed action video games requiring two-handed control. We want to find out if children will play these games regularly and if this leads to increased skill in everyday two-handed activities.
What is involved?
The study involves the child and parent/guardian coming to the RVI in Newcastle for a total of four visits over six months. We will pay their travel expenses.
During each visit the child will undertake some simple tests of arm function and the parent/guardian will complete a questionnaire about the child’s hand function. After the first visit the child will be loaned a laptop and the controllers with the games installed.
Who is needed?
We need 70 children aged 7-15 years to take part who have a diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy predominantly affecting am and hand function.
The child should not have undertaken a new intervention in the last three months and is not planned to commence any new intervention with the next six months.
Please contact us if you need further advice about the trial. We would be happy to discuss with you the suitability of any child you are considering for this study.
The child should have reasonable vision (e.g. not registered as visually impaired).
For more information please contact:
Mrs Janice Pearse janice.pearse@ncl.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1381
Prof Janet Eyre j.a.eyre@ncl.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1386
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Research into play-based therapy for children with hemiplegia.
The study involves children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy taking part in a simple, effective play-based intervention which could be easily be incorporated into everyday family life.
What is involved?
The study involves the child and parent/guardian coming to our labs in the Sir James Spence Institute, RVI, for a total of four visits. Participants need to practice 15 minutes a day regular play-based therapy for a three month period.
On the first visit the child will undertake some simple tests of hand and arm function. During this time we will ask the parent/guardian to complete a questionnaire about the child hand function.
On the second visit the child will have an EEG while watching some short video clips and performing some simple hand movements.
During the third and forth visits we will test the child’s hand and arm function using the same tests as the first visit to assess the effectiveness of the therapy.
Who is needed?
We need 70 children for the study and would like to hear about any children who fits the following criteria:
Aged 3-10 years
Hemiplegic cerebral palsy predominantly affecting arm and hand function but with some active grasp in the affected hand.
The child should not have undertaken a new intervention in the last three months and is not planned to commence any new intervention with the next six months.
Has reasonable vision (e.g. not visually impaired)
Please contact us if you need further advice about the trial. We would be happy to discuss with you the suitability of any child you are considering for this study. For more information please contact:
Miss Emma Kirkpatrick e.v.kirkpatrick@ncl.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1369
Dr Anna Basu anna.basu@ncl.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1375
Mrs Janice Pearse janice.pearse@ncl.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1381
Longitudinal study of the communication development of children with motor disorders.
The study aims to answer two key questions:
Which children with motor disorders will have communication problems?
How severe will children’s communication difficulties be?
The study is going well and 90 children have now joined.
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For more information please contact:
Lindsay Pennington lindsay.pennington@newcastle.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1360
Research into children’s reading and spelling
Some children with cerebral palsy have particular difficulties reading and spelling. Researchers at Newcastle University are trying to find out why this is and how children can be helped. They are studying the possible effects of speech difficulties and different types of cerebral palsy on reading and spelling.
For more information please see our flyer OR contact:
Lindsay Pennington lindsay.pennington@newcastle.ac.uk tel: 0191 282 1360
