Trial Information

Summary: Cerebral Palsy bone study

Dr. Christine Houlihan of the University of Virginia is conducting a clinical study to look at how childrens bones grow and mature when they have Cerebral Palsy. This information will be compared to growth in children that do not have Cerebral Palsy.

Who can be in this study?

Children aged 6 to 10 years of age who have not reached puberty
Children who have Cerebral Palsy
Children who are growing typically to serve as a comparison group

How much time will the study take?

You will need to come to three visits over a two year period
Each visit will take about 2 hours
Your participation in this study is expected to last two years

What will happen during the study?

You will have a physical exam and we will ask you to answer some questions about school, activities and your health
You will have a bone scan at Kluge Childrens Rehabilitation Center
You will have a special type of CT Scan at the main hospital
You will have blood drawn to check Calcium and Vitamin D levels

Will you be paid for being in this study?

For each completed visit you will receive a $15 Wal-Mart and a $15 Toys R Us gift card.

Will being in this study cost you any money?

The study will cover the cost of the study related exams and scans


If you are interested in participating in this study please contact Jodi Darring at
434-982-3673 or email Jgd7s@Virginia.edu.

IRB HSR # 13503





www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/clinical_trials

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.