Quantifying Movement Patterns in Children with STXBP1 Related Disorders
Awardee: Laura Prosser
Institution: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Grant Amount: $69,708
Funding Period: February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Summary:
Individuals with STXBP1-RD often present with movement disorders with varying severity and there is a need for accurate and consistent measurements of these unique movement patterns. Wearable sensors, which are similar in size and weight to a smartwatch, have been well-tolerated in other clinical populations to measure movement disorders. Wearable sensors can also be used in many locations, such as home, school, and clinical settings, which may offer the opportunity to include participants who would be otherwise limited by the need to travel. We are seeking support from the Million Dollar Bike Ride Grant to evaluate the potential for wearable sensors to assess and distinguish the unique movement patterns observed in individuals with STXBP1-RD.