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Take part in a research study

Research studies and clinical trials are a vital way to identify breakthroughs and advancements in the treatment and prevention of cerebral palsy.

There are many opportunities for people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities to get involved in research. Find out about studies and trials currently looking for volunteers – click on an item to learn more about the study and how to participate.

All research studies supported and/or advertised by CPA undergo a rigorous governance review. You can find out more about how our Research Committee ensures excellence and integrity in research here.

RESEARCH STUDIES RECRUITING NOW

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Research Studies

Driving, transport and autonomous vehicles

We are a multi-stakeholder research team, including people with lived experience, engineers and r…

September 11, 2024
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Clinical research study: Early Communication Intervention

Is it ever ‘too early’ to provide communications intervention for young children? A team of resea…

September 11, 2024
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Research study: Early Natural History of CP

CPA researchers are conducting the first-ever global study of how CP develops in the first two ye…

September 11, 2024
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Join CPA’s “My Voice Library” Study and Help Shape the Future of Communication!

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) invites children aged 8-18 with mild to severe speech difficulties …

August 28, 2024
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Better support for kids with disabilities

This project will investigate children’s access to appropriate disability supports through the ND…

August 21, 2024
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What do parents of children with cerebral palsy want from speech therapy?

Researchers at the University of Sydney are looking for Australian parents of children with cereb…

August 20, 2024
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CPA investigating home-based brain stimulation therapy for children with CP

tDSC is a brain stimulation intervention that can be delivered at home and may improve motor skil…

August 13, 2024
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Development and validation of a Neurodevelopmental Assessment Scale

Researchers at UNSW are conducting a project which aims to validate a Neurodevelopmental Assessme…

August 13, 2024
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CP Achieve – a Centre for Research Excellence -wants to know about the health, wellbeing and participation of young people with cerebral palsy.

CP-Achieve, a Centre for Research Excellence at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Victoria…

July 16, 2024
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