Multiple DisabilityNCT02492971
Function-oriented Assistive Technology Indexing System Development and Promotion
An observational study of Multiple Disability, run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Appropriate assistive devices are important factors for the activity participation of the disabled. These devices should be prescribed by the specialists based on their functional needs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Multiple Disability
- How many people
- 175 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- Sep 2016to Nov 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: the disabled and their caregivers
Who may be able to join
- Caregivers:
- ages ranged from 20 to 60 years old,
- serves as the primary caregiver of the disabled in school and organization settings,
- minimum 6 months caring experience, at least 10 hours direct contact with the client per week.
- People with disabilities:
- ages ranged from 20 to 60 years old,
- experienced with assistive devices use at least for 1 year,
Who cannot join
- Any visual or motor problems that restrain the use of a smart phone.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Development of a Function-oriented Assistive Technology Indexing System and Its Promotion in the Disabled Population
Appropriate assistive devices are important factors for the activity participation of the disabled. These devices should be prescribed by the specialists based on their functional needs. However, most individuals in need of assistive devices locate in the household, school, or nursing institute, in which the professional interventions are not always available on demand. Consequently most assistive devices are used without thorough evaluation, therefore do not necessarily meet the exact needs of the individual. Hence an easy-to-access and easy-to-use assistive technology device indexing system based on the functional needs of the subjects is necessary. The goals of this two-year study are twofold: assistive technology indexing system application(APP) development and promotion. First, the multidisciplinary research team, composed of specialists from assistive technology, rehabilitation, computer science, and special education fields, is going to integrate and refine the current resources and develop an assistive technology indexing system App based on the functional needs of the disabled. Second, in cooperation with the disabled community and special schools, the team is going to promote the use of the App and evaluate its usability via System Usability Scale. This App will be beneficial to the individuals in need of assistive device application. It can also be used as an assistive device manual for the specialists. The App will guide the individuals step by step to the proper assistive devices based on their functional capacities. The complete system will include details of each assistive device and link up with the related service resources. With its registering function, the statistics collected via user clicks can serve as references for further design adjustments and assistive device related policy modifications. All together this App can provide comprehensive services to the disabled in need of assistive devices.
- Conditions
- Multiple Disability
- Keywords
- Assistive technology, functional needs, system usability
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
user satisfaction (by using System Usability Scale)
Measured: up to 30 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jul 2015 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2016
- Primary completionNov 2017
- Study completionNov 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Multiple DisabilityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 175 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Hsin-Yi K Kathyju@hotmial.com, phD, Principal investigator, Chang Gung University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02492971
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- kcheng
- Status last verified
- Nov 2017
- First submitted
- 16 Mar 2015
- Last updated
- 25 Jan 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jan 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Development of a Function-oriented Assistive Technology Indexing System and Its Promotion in the Disabled Population
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02492971
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- kcheng
- Conditions
- Multiple Disability
- Keywords
- Assistive technology, functional needs, system usability
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 175 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2016
- Primary completion
- Nov 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jul 2015 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Appropriate assistive devices are important factors for the activity participation of the disabled. These devices should be prescribed by the specialists based on their functional needs. However, most individuals in need of assistive devices locate in the household, school, or nursing institute, in which the professional interventions are not always available on demand. Consequently most assistive devices are used without thorough evaluation, therefore do not necessarily meet the exact needs of the individual. Hence an easy-to-access and easy-to-use assistive technology device indexing system based on the functional needs of the subjects is necessary. The goals of this two-year study are twofold: assistive technology indexing system application(APP) development and promotion. First, the multidisciplinary research team, composed of specialists from assistive technology, rehabilitation, computer science, and special education fields, is going to integrate and refine the current resources and develop an assistive technology indexing system App based on the functional needs of the disabled. Second, in cooperation with the disabled community and special schools, the team is going to promote the use of the App and evaluate its usability via System Usability Scale. This App will be beneficial to the individuals in need of assistive device application. It can also be used as an assistive device manual for the specialists. The App will guide the individuals step by step to the proper assistive devices based on their functional capacities. The complete system will include details of each assistive device and link up with the related service resources. With its registering function, the statistics collected via user clicks can serve as references for further design adjustments and assistive device related policy modifications. All together this App can provide comprehensive services to the disabled in need of assistive devices.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- the disabled and their caregivers
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- ages ranged from 20 to 60 years old,
- serves as the primary caregiver of the disabled in school and organization settings,
- minimum 6 months caring experience, at least 10 hours direct contact with the client per week.
- ages ranged from 20 to 60 years old,
- experienced with assistive devices use at least for 1 year,
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any visual or motor problems that restrain the use of a smart phone.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
user satisfaction (by using System Usability Scale)
Time frame: up to 30 minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jan 2018.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Hsin-Yi K Kathyju@hotmial.com, phD principal investigator
Chang Gung University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Multiple Disability, run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
user satisfaction (by using System Usability Scale) (time frame: up to 30 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Jan 2018.