Université Laval
Research Chair in Cerebral Palsy

Motor control and locomotion of upper limb

Researcher involved: Catherine Mercier

Many people with cerebral palsy (CGD) have a reduced ability to control arm movements. Although the motor skills of the arms and hands are at the heart of carrying out a host of daily activities, it is noted that the offer of rehabilitation therapy for adults with a DMC is very limited. In order to develop a range of rehabilitation therapy adapted to adults with MCD, it is important to be able to characterize their motor deficits well.

  • Objective - To assess the effectiveness of using a robotic system to characterize the motor performance of the arms in people with BMD.

Conduct of the study

  • Phase 1: Measurements obtained with the robotic system
  • Phase 2: Clinical measurements and video recording of the ability to move arms in simple tasks and assessment of the ability to discriminate different types of stimulation.

Who can participate?

For this study, we are looking for people living with cerebral palsy:

  • Aged 18 to 65 years.
  • Diagnosed with cerebral palsy of the spastic hemiparesis type.
  • No surgery or botox injection in the last 6 months.
For more information (PDF 536Ko) Available in french only

Chercheur impliquée: Véronique Flamand

  • Objective - The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a new technological aid on the amount of movement, daily living skills and bimanual performance of children.

Conduct of the study

Part I: An Apple Watch vibratory bracelet will be worn by the participant for 11 days (excluding periods of sleep, hygiene and physical activity)

Part II: 3 virtual meetings lasting from 30 minutes to 1 hour (visual conference ex: Zoom, Skype).

Who can participate?

For this study, we are young people living with cerebral palsy:

  • Between 8 and 14 years old
  • Diagnosed with cerebral impairment of the spastic hemiparesis type
For more informations (PDF 294Ko) (Available in french only)

Researcher involved: Maxime Robert

  • Objective - The purpose of this study is to study the brain and motor functions in children with cerebral palsy.

Conduct of the study

Part I: Measurement of brain structure by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), approximately 90 minutes.

Part II: Evaluation of a series of movements of the dominant limb with a small object.

Who can participate?

For this study, we are young people living with cerebral palsy:

  • Aged 8 to 17 years
  • Diagnosed with cerebral impairment
  • No other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions
  • Had no surgery in previous year
  • Able to understand simple instructions
  • A mesure de soulever un petit objet de 500g

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