Anatomical and Functional Imaging Correlates of Chronic Pain in Cerebral Palsy

Research unsedated MRI scans (outside of usual care) will be performed using a 3T Philips scanner at the F.M. Kirby Research Center. An MRI scanning protocol will be at the F.M. Kirby Research Center; the protocol will not last more than 1.5 hours. Acquisitions will include a triplanar survey, functional and anatomical multi-slice imaging of the brain as well as MRI of selected spinal levels. Protocols will be used that do not involve use of contrast agents and limit power/tissue absorption as well as otherwise remain within FDA and Kirby Center safety regulations. When possible, MRI will be performed within 3 months of initial survey/interview administration. If MRI is scheduled \>3 months after initial survey/interview administration, a brief survey will be re-administered to screen for changes in pain/clinical status.