Improving methods to assess reaching and grasping in young children with movement challenges
Development of upper extremity behavioral assessment methods for reach-and-grasp and physical rehabilitation
This study is looking at how babies and toddlers, especially those with hemiparetic cerebral palsy, reach for and grab things, so we can better understand their movements and improve treatments for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884886 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop new behavioral assessment methods to evaluate how infants and toddlers, particularly those with hemiparetic cerebral palsy, reach and grasp objects. By focusing on children aged 8 to 36 months, the project will gather data through video analysis to understand typical and atypical movement patterns. The goal is to create a standardized metric that can help measure the effectiveness of treatments like constraint-induced movement therapy. This research will involve both typically developing children and those with movement impairments to provide a comprehensive understanding of upper extremity development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include infants and toddlers aged 8 to 36 months, particularly those diagnosed with hemiparetic cerebral palsy or perinatal arterial ischemic stroke.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 8 to 36 months or those without movement impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved assessment tools that enhance treatment strategies for young children with movement disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using behavioral assessments for movement disorders, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heathcock, Jill C. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Heathcock, Jill C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.