You may be eligible to participate if:

 

· You are between the ages of 18 and 80

 

· You have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy with

increased muscle tone in upper extremities

 

      We are evaluating the use of a new power wheelchair joystick.

You will be asked to undergo a brief medical history and physical

examination by a physician and complete a series of questionnaires.

Using a conventional joystick and the new joystick, you will be asked to complete virtual (computer based) driving tasks.

 

This study will involve a 2 1/2 hour visit.

You will be compensated $100 for completing the study.
Text Box: If you are interested in participating or learning more about the study, please contact our Clinical Coordinators: Annmarie Kelleher or Emily Teodorski at (412) 365-4850.

Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

7180 Highland Drive, Building 4, 2nd Floor, East Wing 151R1-H

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

412-365-4850

Joystick Use for Virtual Electric Power Wheelchair Driving in Individuals with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Principal Investigator: Brad Dicianno, MD