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Opportunities to Participate
in Research
Posted July 30, 2007, updated December 2007
Participants Wanted:
Live in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area?
Check out this research opportunity funded
by the Department of Defense.
Study Title:
Investigation of Cognitive Function Status in Polio Survivors
with and without Post-Polio Syndrome
A research study of polio survivors is being conducted by
Dr. Kimbra Kenney (DC area) and Dr. William DeMayo
(Johnstown, Pennsylvania area) and colleagues to investigate
the problems involving mental fatigue that may affect concentration,
memory, attention, etc. Qualified individuals will receive at no cost,
the following study related items:
- Physical and Neurological Exams
- Laboratory Testing
- Neuropsychological Testing
Study Description: This study’s objective is to assess if polio survivors with or without
PPS are having significant problems affecting their capability to think clearly, to concentrate,
pay attention, register and store memory, etc.
Time Requirements: The study will last a total of 2-4 weeks and required 2 visits to the
study center that enrolled you.
You may participate if: You are a polio survivor and you are 18 or older.
Locations: Conemaugh Health System, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Johnstown area: Please call the Nurse Coordinator, Jan Goodard, RN, 814-269-5288.