The University of Adelaide is seeking the support of families from around the country to participate in an exciting national study examining the causes of cerebral palsy.
Researchers are seeking to recruit 2,500 families with a child who has cerebral palsy. The project will also involve 2,500 families with a child who does not have cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy affects approximately 1 in 500 children in Australia and is a disorder that affects control of movement and posture. Cerebral palsy is a result of injury to the neuro-motor region of the brain and symptoms vary greatly in severity from poor muscle co-ordination to quadriplegia.
Make a difference
Research projects are always being conducted, but this is one you can get involved in! Here is an opportunity for you to make a difference and to engage in community research that may help future generations.
Participation in this study is easy and simply requires a cheek swab sample of DNA (using a cotton bud) from children and their mothers. This can be posted back to the researchers, along with a short survey to be completed by mothers. Children need to be aged between 5 and 18 years, have been born in Australia and of Caucasian background. Visit our website and enrol today!
To find out more about the study
Contact a member of the research team on 1800 800 795 (free call) or visit the website
www.adelaide.edu.au/cerebralpalsy/
