Infant Brachial Plexus Injury Study
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this data collection research study is to determine the best time to perform surgery on children with a brachial plexus injury and to examine the natural history of this injury.
Who will be included in this study?
All infants under 3 months old with a brachial plexus injury.
What is the pay?
There is no compensation for participation in this research study.
What is involved?
This study lasts for 5 years. During the time of the study, data will be collected about your child's recovery. The information will be stored in a password protected web site and will not be linked to any of your child's identifying information. Your child will receive the same care that a child not participating in this study will receive. There are no additional treatments or procedures for patients that participate in this study.
What are the benefits?
Your child may receive no direct benefit from participating in his study. The biggest benefit is that your child may be helping other children with this injury. Clinical studies are essential in finding new and improved treatments and diagnostic tools.
Will I get all the facts about the study?
Parents interested in having their child participate will be given a consent form that thoroughly explains all of the details of the study. It goes over all of the procedures, the risks, the benefits, the compensation, who to contact with questions or concerns, and more. A member of the study staff will review the consent form with you and will be sure that all of your questions are answered. Data collection will not begin until a parent/guardian has signed this form.
What are the risks?
There are no known risks.
Who should I contact for more information?
Susan Foad, MPH
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedics
3333 Burnet Ave., MLC 2017
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Phone: (513) 636-6972
susan.foad@cchmc.org
