Text Box: You may be eligible to participate if:   · You are between the ages of 18 and 60   · You have a diagnosis of athetoid cerebral palsy

Text Box:       We are evaluating the use of a  new type of filter designed to reduce the effects of involuntary movement in persons with athetosis when using computers.  You will be asked to undergo a brief medical history and physical examination and complete a series of questionnaires. Your performance with different computer tasks with and without the filter will be evaluated. This study will involve two (2-3 hour) visits to the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, United Cerebral Palsy in Pittsburgh, PA, or the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown, PA over the course of one year.    You may be compensated up to $75 for participating in this study.

Text Box: If you are interested in participating or learning more about the study, please contact our Clinical Coordinators: Annmarie Kelleher or Emily Teodorski at (412) 365-4850.  Text Box: Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 7180 Highland Drive, Building 4, 2nd Floor, East Wing 151R1-H Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-365-4850

Text Box: Evaluation of a Filtering Method for Persons with Athetosis when Using Computers

Text Box: Principal Investigator: Dan Ding, PhD