The AusCP-CTN has a range of research projects currently in progress in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Below is a list of some of our projects that are currently recruiting - to find out more please contact auscpnetwork@uq.edu.au and one of our Clinical Coordinators will be in touch.
Study short name | Basic Eligibility Criteria | Locations that are/will be recruiting | Contact |
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LEAP-CP Indigenous |
LEAP-CP Indigenous: Peer delivered early detection and intervention for infants at high risk of cerebral palsy/neurodevelopmental disability in Indigenous Australia: Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents Study This study seeks infants and their families who:
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QLD, WA | k.benfer@uq.edu.au |
ENACT |
ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): A randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for infants at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder To participate in this study you need to be currently pregnant with a child who has a first-degree relative (that is, a biological mother, father, sister or brother) who has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since ENACT will be delivered online, you will also need a reliable internet connection throughout the study. Participation in this study is voluntary and you can withdraw from this project at any time without penalty.
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QLD | uqenact@uq.edu.au |
SMART |
SMART: Strengthening Mental Abilities Through Relational Training This study is open to children living in Queensland who meet the following criteria:
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QLD | j.wotherspoon@uq.edu.au |
VISIBLE |
VISIBLE: Vision Intervention for Seeing Impaired Babies: Learning through Enrichment Infants with a diagnosis of CP or diagnosis of ‘high risk of CP’ with a severe visual impairment will be recruited between 3-6 months corrected age. The infants will be randomised into the VISIBLE program or the Standard of Care (SoC) group.
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QLD | qcprrc@uq.edu.au |
REACH |
3-6 months old (corrected age) AND have one or more of the following identified between 3-6 months c.a: 1. Asymmetric brain lesion identified on cranial ultrasound or MRI including asymmetric (one sided or more involved on one side) or unilateral brain injury including preterm or term arterial stroke, grade III or IV intraventricular haemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia or asymmetric deep gray matter (DGM) lesions; AND/OR 2. Absent Fidgety Movements on General Movements Assessment at 12 weeks C.A. AND/OR 3. Reduced upper limb function with asymmetric reach/grasp. |
NSW, QLD, VIC, WA | qcprrc@uq.edu.au |
GAME | Aged 12-26 weeks corrected for prematurity; Discharged home from hospital; and Diagnosis of cerebral palsy OR diagnosis of “high risk of cerebral palsy” via: (i) General Movements “Absent fidgety” score + abnormal brain MRI/CUS indicating cerebral palsy; OR (ii) General Movements “Absent fidgety” score + Hammersmith Infant Neurological Evaluation score <57@ 12-weeks / <59 @ 26-weeks of age; OR (iii) Abnormal brain MRI/CUS indicating cerebral palsy + Hammersmith Infant Neurological Evaluation score <57@ 12-weeks / <59@ 26-weeks of age |
NSW, VIC, QLD | qcprrc@uq.edu.au |
Early PACT |
Early PACT: Early Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy You can participate in this study if you are the parent (including adoptive, step parent or legal guardian) of an infant (currently under 36 months of age) who has been diagnosed with or at risk of cerebral palsy. This study is testing an online course so you need to have: reliable internet access, a mobile phone (text messages are part of the course), and basic computer and internet literacy. |
Australia | earlypact@uq.edu.au |
KiTE |
KITE CP Knowledge Translation of implementation of Early detection of CP |
Australia | qcprrc@uq.edu.au |
ParticiPAte |
Children aged 8-12 years with a diagnosis of CP GMFCS I-III, confirmed by the Child’s Paediatrician, Rehabilitation Physician, or Neurologist Resides within 200km radius of Brisbane Each included child’s primary caregiver is also a participant |
QLD | l.sakzewski1@uq.edu.au |
Cluster RCT to improve translation of intensive UL rehabilitation for children with Unilateral CP. | Occupational therapists across four geographical regions, working with children with cerebral palsy | QLD | qcprrc@uq.edu.au |