Using mobile games to measure arm movement in children with cerebral palsy
Game-based Mobile-Health Quantification of Upper-Limb Motor Performance in Children with Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
This study is creating a fun mobile app with games to help measure how well kids with hemiparetic cerebral palsy can move their arms, making it easier to track their progress in everyday settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marquette University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10989211 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and validate a mobile health application that uses interactive games to assess upper limb motor performance in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. By utilizing common devices like iPads, the study seeks to provide objective measurements of movement that can be conducted in various environments, rather than relying solely on traditional clinical assessments. The project will involve children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy and typically developing peers, who will participate in laboratory sessions to play movement games designed to quantify their motor skills. The findings will help inform treatment planning and improve understanding of motor impairments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.
Not a fit: Children with other types of cerebral palsy or those without motor impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and accessible assessments of motor performance in children with cerebral palsy, ultimately improving their treatment and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for similar assessments, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Marquette University — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nemanich, Samuel Thomas — Marquette University
- Study coordinator: Nemanich, Samuel Thomas
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.