Dewald Volunteer

All of the research that we do in our lab relies on the generosity of our subjects - people that come in and help us do our research. There are many types of experiments that are happening in our group, and we are always looking for people excited about involvement in research. Most of our studies involve some type of compensation, as well as parking expenses. Below are some guidelines to see if you fit our inclusion criteria. Also consider joining one of our registries if you enjoy being involved in research studies.

Adults who have had a hemiparetic stroke

Who: You must have suffered from a stroke more than 1 year ago. The stroke must have affected your ability to move your arm. If you have suffered more than 1 stroke then you DO NOT qualify to volunteer for these research studies.
Age: 40-80 years old.
Types of things you may be asked to do: Have your arm cast, move while a robot monitors your position, wear an EEG cap, put electrodes on your skin.

Adults who have not had a stroke
	Who: You must have never suffered a stroke or other type of traumatic brain injury. Age: 40-80 years old. Types of things you may be asked to do: Have your arm cast, move while a robot monitors your position, wear an EEG cap, put electrodes on your skin.

Children with cerebral palsy
	Who: You must have the spastic hemiparetic form of cerebral palsy and be able to lift your arm and extend at least a little. Age: 8-18 years old. Types of things you may be asked to do: Have your arm cast, move your arm while a robot monitors your position, wear an EEG cap, put electrodes on your skin.

Children that do not have cerebral palsy
	Who: You must be healthy and have no diagnosed movement disorders. You must be able to follow directions. Age: 8-18 years old. Types of things you may be asked to do: Have your arm cast, move your arm while a robot monitors your position, wear an EEG cap, put electrodes on your skin.

+Note: All research subjects pictured on this page have given written consent for the display of their photo on this website.

Institutional Review Board project titles and numbers

(Principal Investigator: Julius P.A. Dewald)
0173-003: Effect of Neural Constraints on Movements in Stroke
0173-004: Cortical Mapping of the Upper Extremity Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
0173-010: Selective Dynamic Strength Training to Enhance Upper Limb Coordination Following Stroke
0173-011: Effect of Monoaminergic Drugs on Discoordination in Stroke
0173-013: Quantification of Gravity-Induced Dyscoordination During Upper Extremity
Reaching in Individuals with Chronic Stroke
0173-014: The Role of the Cortex in Discoordination After Stroke
0173-015: Abnormal Joint Coupling in the Paretic Leg of Stroke Patients
0173-016: Monoaminergic Drive and Discoordination Following Stroke
0173-017: Cortical Activity Related to Abnormal Joint Torques Following Stroke

(Principal Investigator: Jun Yao)
1482-001: Motor Planning and Execution Related Cortical Activities Following Stroke

(Principal Investigator: Ana Maria Acosta)
1608-001: A 3-D Robot Design to Overcome Arm Dysfuncion in Stroke