REACH: Randomised trial of EArly Rehabilitation in Congenital Hemiplegia [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Roslyn Boyd (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Koa Whittingham ,  Dr Leanne Sakzewski ,  Prof Catherine Elliott ,  Prof Iona Novak
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Brief description Infants with asymmetric brain lesions are at high risk of congenital hemiplegia. This study compares modified CIMT to an equal dose of bimanual training in 150 infants recruited at 3-6 months. Both therapies will be parent-delivered supported by experienced clinicians. Outcomes include use of the impaired hand in bimanual tasks, cognitive and motor development at 12 and 24 months c.a. with measures of neural structure and functional connectivity at 24 months. Early interventions that attenuate

Funding Amount $AUD 972,777.82

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant