This study is no longer accepting participants.
The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) has teamed with researchers at Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, to recruit participants for a research study.
The research team has provided the following information:
Title of Research Study: Exploring the motivators and barriers for participation in cerebral palsy related research
Principal Investigator: Theresa Sukal-Moulton, PT, DPT, PhD
Co-Investigators: Heidi Roth, PT, DHS; Carson Ingo, PhD
Student Investigator: N/A
Supported By: This research is supported by Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There is no conflict of interest.
Key Information about this research study:
The following is a short summary of this study to help you decide whether to be a part of this study. Information that is more detailed is explained later at the survey site.
• The purpose of this study is to understand motivators and barriers for participating in cerebral palsy related research and considerations influencing potential participants.
• You will be asked to complete an online survey consisting of up to 60 questions.
• We expect that you will be in this research study for approximately 20-30 minutes of time.
• The primary potential risk of participation is minimal.
• The main benefit of being in this study is informing researchers of how to make participation in future research studies more convenient and enjoyable for you.
Why am I being asked to take part in this research study?
We are asking you to take part in this research study because you or your child has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
How many people will be in this study?
We expect about 1500 people will be in this research study.
What should I know about participating in a research study?
• Whether or not you take part is up to you.
• You can choose not to take part.
• You can agree to take part and later change your mind.
• Your decision will not be held against you.
• You can ask all the questions you want before you decide.
• You do not have to answer any question you do not want to answer.
If you would like to participate in this study, please follow this link to the survey
