Do you have the cheek to help with cerebral palsy research?
That's the question being asked by researchers from the University of Adelaide, who have today launched a major national study that seeks to involve 10,000 Australians in a bid to better understand the possible genetic causes of cerebral palsy. Full story
Have You The Cheek To Help
With Cerebral Palsy Research?
Cerebral palsy is a permanent physical condition diagnosed in 1 in 500 babies born
in Australia, however the cause is largely unknown. This
research aims to examine possible genetic causes of cerebral palsy. We
require your help to understand why this condition occurs and potentially,
how we can reduce its incidence in future generations.
We are seeking 2,500 Caucasian children with cerebral palsy and their
mothers, along with 2,500 Caucasian children without cerebral palsy and their mothers to
participate in our research. Participation
is non-invasive and can be conducted in your own home. It only requires you
to swab the inside of your cheek and your child’s cheek and complete
a short questionnaire. Throughout the study your privacy will be maintained
and information about you will be de-identified and kept securely. Cerebral palsy occurs in all ethnic groups, however for statistical and scientific reasons it is only feasible for us to study Caucasian families in this particular study.
JIMMY BARNES SUPPORT Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes, whose daughter Elly-May has had mild cerebral palsy all her life, has thrown his support behind the research. In a video endorsement, Jimmy has urged Australians - especially those whose children have cerebral palsy - to participate in the study.
