Actor Colin Farrell Launches Foundation to Support Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Irish actor Colin Farrell has launched the Colin Farrell Foundation, “committed to transforming the lives of individuals and families living with intellectual disability through education, awareness, advocacy and innovative programs.” In an Aug. 7 announcement, the Oscar-nominated actor launched his foundation’s website, which noted…
Briefly: Colin Farrell Launches a Foundation; CP Foundation Updates Research Study Opportunities
New Drug Trial Seeking Participants with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
The Kinect-DCP clinical research study is testing a drug called valbenazine.
A new drug trial is seeking pediatric and adult participants, age 6 to 70, who have dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP) — including chorea, athetosis, or dystonia — that causes involuntary movements that are difficult to control. The Kinect-DCP clinical research study “is testing a study drug, called valbenazine, to determine if it is safe to…
Briefly: Day 2 of ISS:VPS Is March 6; CP Foundation Announces March Trials
Featuring the International Seating Symposium and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
ISS:VPS Continues March 6 The second day of the International Seating Symposium’s Virtual Professional Summit (ISS:VPS) is Wed., March 6. The VPS provides two days of seating and wheeled mobility education, with CEUs available. The March 6 session can be viewed live, and will also be available to view on demand. The first day of…
Cerebral Palsy Foundation Seeking Drug Trial Candidates
Study is seeking people living with dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) is seeking out people with certain types of cerebral palsy to take part in a new clinical drug trial. In a Feb. 1 announcement, CPF said the trial is aimed at people with dyskinetic cerebral palsy, which is marked by various types of involuntary movements. The types of movements targeted…