CaregiversNCT02972307
Caregiver-aided Powered Wheelchair Skills
An observational study of Caregivers, run by Nova Scotia Health Authority at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
There has been only minimal research on wheelchair skills by the caregivers of manual or powered wheelchair. There are no published data on the extent to which caregivers can enhance the mobility of powered wheelchair users. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Caregivers
- What is being tested?
- wheelchair skills
- How many people
- 152 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Jul 2016to Jun 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: dyads of caregivers and the wheelchair users to whom they provide care
Who may be able to join
- ≥ 18 years of age
- able to communicate in English and/or French (depending upon the site)
- live within 50 km of the research centre
- be willing to participate (as evidenced by completion of the assessment)
- be able to set a scheduled time for the study visit when both the caregiver and wheelchair user will be present and provide informed consent
- Caregivers:
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- must be an unpaid caregiver (e.g. a family member or friend)
- spend an average total of at least 2 hours per week with the powered wheelchair user that includes powered wheelchair mobility.
- Wheelchair user:
- must have his/her own powered wheelchair
- use the powered wheelchair for at least 6 hours per week
- have a caregiver who spends an average total of at least 2 hours per week with the powered wheelchair user that includes powered wheelchair mobility.
Who cannot join
- have unstable medical conditions (e.g. angina, seizures) that might make the use of a powered wheelchair dangerous
- emotional problems (e.g. severe anxiety, depression) that might make participation unsafe or unpleasant
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Extent to Which Caregivers Enhance the Wheelchair Skills of Powered Wheelchair Users: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
There has been only minimal research on wheelchair skills by the caregivers of manual or powered wheelchair. There are no published data on the extent to which caregivers can enhance the mobility of powered wheelchair users. The primary objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills capacity, confidence and performance of the powered wheelchair users to whom they provide assistance. Our secondary objective is to add to the literature on the measurement properties of the wheelchair skills test (questionnaire and capability version) for powered wheelchair users and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Caregivers
- Being tested
- wheelchair skills
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
wheelchair skillsOther
the extent to which caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills of powered wheelchair users
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| caregiver | dyad of caregiver and the wheelchair user to whom they provide care Receives: Other: wheelchair skills |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Wheelchair Skills Test (WST)
Objective (WST) and Questionnaire (WST-Q) versions
Measured: one day
Secondary outcomes (1)
Questionnaire
Qualitative open ended questions on wheelchair skills
Measured: one day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Nov 2016 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2016
- Primary completionFeb 2017
- Study completionJun 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for CaregiversStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Nova Scotia Health AuthorityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 152 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Lee Kirby, Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Investigators
- Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC, Principal investigator, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02972307
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1020645
- Status last verified
- Jan 2018
- First submitted
- 18 Nov 2016
- Last updated
- 12 Jan 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Kirby RL, Rushton PW, Routhier F, Demers L, Titus L, Miller-Polgar J, Smith C, McAllister M, Theriault C, Matheson K, Parker K, Sawatzky B, Labbe D, Miller WC. Extent to Which Caregivers Enhance the Wheelchair Skills Capacity and Confidence of Power Wheelchair Users: A Cross-Sectional Study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Jul;99(7):1295-1302.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.11.014. Epub 2018 Jan 3.
PubMed 29305847
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Jan 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Extent to Which Caregivers Enhance the Wheelchair Skills of Powered Wheelchair Users: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02972307
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1020645
- Conditions
- Caregivers
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 152 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health AuthorityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Study start
- Jul 2016
- Primary completion
- Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Nov 2016 (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.
There has been only minimal research on wheelchair skills by the caregivers of manual or powered wheelchair. There are no published data on the extent to which caregivers can enhance the mobility of powered wheelchair users. The primary objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills capacity, confidence and performance of the powered wheelchair users to whom they provide assistance. Our secondary objective is to add to the literature on the measurement properties of the wheelchair skills test (questionnaire and capability version) for powered wheelchair users and their caregivers.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| caregiver | – | Other: wheelchair skillsdyad of caregiver and the wheelchair user to whom they provide care |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- dyads of caregivers and the wheelchair users to whom they provide care
Key inclusion criteria (12 listed)
- ≥ 18 years of age
- able to communicate in English and/or French (depending upon the site)
- live within 50 km of the research centre
- be willing to participate (as evidenced by completion of the assessment)
- be able to set a scheduled time for the study visit when both the caregiver and wheelchair user will be present and provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- have unstable medical conditions (e.g. angina, seizures) that might make the use of a powered wheelchair dangerous
- emotional problems (e.g. severe anxiety, depression) that might make participation unsafe or unpleasant
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| wheelchair skillsthe extent to which caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills of powered wheelchair users | Other | caregiver |
Primary outcome
Wheelchair Skills Test (WST)
Time frame: one day
Objective (WST) and Questionnaire (WST-Q) versions
1 secondary outcome
Questionnaire
Time frame: one day
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 12 Jan 2018.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 29305847Kirby RL, Rushton PW, Routhier F, Demers L, Titus L, Miller-Polgar J, Smith C, McAllister M, Theriault C, Matheson K, Parker K, Sawatzky B, Labbe D, Miller WC. Extent to Which Caregivers Enhance the Wheelchair Skills Capacity and Confidence of Power Wheelchair Users: A Cross-Sectional Study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Jul;99(7):1295-1302.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.11.014. Epub 2018 Jan 3.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC principal investigator
Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority
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 Caregivers, run by Nova Scotia Health Authority at 1 site in Canada.
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 12 inclusion and 2 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 12 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 Canada. 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?
Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) (time frame: one day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02972307, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 12 Jan 2018.