05 Jan Down Syndrome Dynamic Harness Study
This study aims to explore the effects of Partial Body Weight Support (PBWS) within an enriched play environment for infants with Down Syndrome (DS), who are not yet walking, to better understand how PWBS may impact their mobility; exploration; and overall activity level.
Participant Eligibility
Children who are under the age of 3 years with a Diagnosis of Down syndrome. Children who are able to sit independently but not yet independently walking are the best candidates. At least 1 parent can read and speak English.
Contact
Reham Abuatiq
(619) 830-9638
Additional Study Details
Full Study Title
Up and Down: Use of a Dynamic Partial Body Weight Support Play Environment to Encourage Upright Mobility and Exploration in Infants with Down Syndrome
Investigator(s)
Heather Feldner
Alyssa Fiss
Julia Looper
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Study Site(s)
Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) South Building
1701 NE Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195 behind the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) at the south end of the UW campus in Seattle
Seattle, Washington 98195
