Clinical trials: Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair Users, Caregivers
New Rear Anti-tip Device for Manual Wheelchairs: Subjective Input (RAD-SI)
The objective of this study is to obtain subjective input from wheelchair service providers and end-users about their experiences with conventional rear anti-tip devices (C-RADs) of manual wheelchairs and the potential usefulness…
- Conditions
- Wheelchair Users, Caregivers, Wheelchair Service Providers, Amputation
- Trial name
- RAD-SI (NCT06831240)
- Testing
- Local wheelchair service provider questionnaires, Global wheelchair service provider questionnaires, End-users questionnaires
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Spinal Cord Injuries
Biofeedback for Wheelchair Users
This study will evaluate movement of the arm and forces put through the hand during activities performed in a manual wheelchair.
- Trial name
- NCT02700178
- Testing
- Biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Caregivers
Effectiveness of Wheelchair Skills Training for Caregivers of Manual Wheelchair Users
Although there have been a small number of studies suggesting the important role that caregivers play in assisting wheelchair users with mobility, there has never been a randomized controlled trial (RCT) looking at the…
- Trial name
- NCT03856749
- Testing
- Remote wheelchair skills training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lee Kirby
Wheelchair Users
Measurement of Multiphysical Fields at the Subject-sitting Interface
With the population ageing and the increase in disabilities prevalence, demand for wheelchairs is increasing. Padding and shape of seat are important factors for comfort when sitting for long periods of time.
- Trial name
- MECMISA (NCT05650671)
- Testing
- instrumented wheelchair
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
Overweight and Obesity, Depression
Daily Weight Feedback for Wheelchair Users to Promote Weight Loss
The goals of the proposed study are to test the usability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the E-Scale with wheelchair users. The E-scale was developed as a weight monitoring technology for wheelchair users.
- Trial name
- NCT03264248
- Testing
- E-Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Jonathan Pearlman
Mobility Limitation
Training to Enhance Adaptation and Management for Wheelchair Users (TEAMWheels)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 1-month, peer-led eHealth training program (TEAM Wheels) on satisfaction with activity participation and related rehabilitation outcomes among individuals transitioning to…
- Trial name
- TEAMWheels (NCT04090177)
- Testing
- TEAM Wheels
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Wheelchair Users
Development of the GameCycle Exercise System: Phase II
The purpose of this research project is to further develop and test the effectiveness of a novel exercise system for wheelchair users, the Game Cycle.
- Trial name
- NCT00232609
- Testing
- GameCycle Exercise System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Spinal Cord Injuries
Overground Walking Program With Robotic Exoskeleton in Long-term Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury
Many individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) use a wheelchair as their primary mode of locomotion. The prolonged non-active sitting time associated to this mode of locomotion contributes to development or worsening of…
- Trial name
- NCT03989752
- Testing
- Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton for Ambulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal
Wheelchairs
Participation of Manual Wheelchair Users in the Community
To explore the relationship between ability to do different wheelchair skills and the participation and quality of life of wheelchair users in and around their home and community. The investigators study hypothesis: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01301846
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Physical Disability
Wheelchair User Physical Activity Training Intervention to Enhance Cardiometabolic Health
The goal of the study is to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes for wheelchair users and identify strategies for achieving sufficient physical activity intensity during bouts of structured physical activity.
- Trial name
- WATCH (NCT06013046)
- Testing
- Intensity-controlled physical activity training (IPAT), Education and Access (EA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury, Nervous System Diseases
Shoulder Health After Rehabilitation and Performance Training
The goal of this study is to investigate the impact of a home-based shoulder strength training on the overall shoulder health in manual wheelchair users, and if the timepoint of such a training makes a difference.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Nervous System Diseases, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Injury
- Trial name
- SHARP (NCT07245706)
- Testing
- Strength training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Frail Elderly
Increasing the Winter Community Participation of Older Adult Wheelchair Users
The purpose of this study is to examine whether intervention strategies targeted at the level of the environment (e.g. improving access to community based leisure groups, transportation) can successfully promote the community…
- Trial name
- NCT02622828
- Testing
- Participant-identified community based activity
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Spinal Cord Injuries
Exercise Training and Manual Wheelchair Users With SCI
The overall purpose of this pilot randomized control trial (RCT) is to determine the efficacy of the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise protocols for the WheelMill System (WMS) to improve exercise intensity…
- Trial name
- NCT03727893
- Testing
- Roller-based Intervention Group (IG), Control Group (CG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Disability Physical, Wheelchair
Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) System Lifestyle Intervention is a Clinical Trial of a Bed Scale Device. Overweight Wheelchair Users Will Complete a Weight Loss Program, Half Get Scales at Baseline, Half at Month 6 Those Who Receive the Bed Scales at Baseline Are Expected to Have Increased Weight Loss
This project will complete the final design and development steps to commercialize the Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) Platform, which is an e-Health and wellness Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system that can be integrated into…
- Conditions
- Disability Physical, Wheelchair, Obesity; Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT07141342
- Testing
- The Fast In-Bed Tracking System (FIT) Weight Scale, Group Lifestyle Balance Adapted for Individuals with Impaired Mobility (GLB-AIM) intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Jonathan Pearlman
Back Pain, Personal Satisfaction
Comparison of User Experience With Wheelsoft Wheels Intalled on a Wheelchair Compared With Normal Wheels.
Two groups of randomised rehabilitation patients will try a softwheels wheelchair and a regular one. One group will start with the softwheelsl and then change to the regular, and the other will start with the regular and then…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Personal Satisfaction, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT02925910
- Testing
- Shock absorbing wheelchair
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
Spinal Cord Injuries
Analysis of the Motion Activity Manual Wheelchair Users
Currently, there is no system in place to allow manual wheelchair users to know their quantities of movement activities and the intensity of effort to be provided during these propulsion movements.
- Trial name
- Acti-FRM (NCT04285970)
- Testing
- cycle detection, detection of effort intensity
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Shoulder Pain
The Turkish Version of the WUSPI
Wheelchair users frequently experience shoulder pain. It has been determined that in our country, the subjective assessment methods that will help to determine and monitor shoulder pain severity of wheelchair users are limited.
- Trial name
- NCT04954053
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Older Adult Manual Wheelchair Users
Enhancing Participation In the Community by Improving Wheelchair Skills: Phase 2
The purpose of this project is to conduct a pilot study of the EPIC WheelS wheelchair skills home training program for older adults in preparation for a third phase feasibility study.
- Trial name
- EPIC WheelS (NCT01644292)
- Testing
- EPIC WheelS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Wheelchair Users
Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs on Mobility Among People With Tetraplegia
The purpose of this three phase study is to evaluate a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair (PAPAW). Phase I will examine whether the steady-state, metabolic energy efficiency for propelling a manual wheelchair with and…
- Trial name
- NCT00281463
- Testing
- Pushrim Activated Power Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Injury
Development of Technologies to Increase In-Seat Movement to Prevent Sitting-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Wheelchair Users
Pressure-related injuries in individuals with SCI and persons who use wheelchairs are one of the most dangerous secondary health problems encountered throughout the lifespan.
- Conditions
- Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Injury, Wheelchair
- Trial name
- NCT04934137
- Testing
- Sensoria, AW-Shift
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic