Physical DisabilityNCT00949143
Effects of Axle Positions on Wheelchair Skills in Manual Wheelchair Users
A study testing rear axle position and forward axle position in people with Physical Disability, run by Nova Scotia Health Authority at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of altering the wheelchair set-up on mobility and safety by changing the rear-axle position on a manual wheelchair. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Disability
- What is being tested?
- rear axle position and forward axle position
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- May 2009to Feb 2011
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 17 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- manual wheelchair users
- minimum of 17 years of age
- at least one week experience in a manual wheelchair, for at least an hour a day
- alert
- able to answer questions
- able to fit in the testing wheelchairs
- permission to participate from the attending physician
Who cannot join
- significant visual impairments
- unstable medical conditions (e.g., angina)
- emotional/psychological problems that may make testing unpleasant
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of altering the wheelchair set-up on mobility and safety by changing the rear-axle position on a manual wheelchair.
- Conditions
- Physical Disability
- Being tested
- rear axle position, forward axle position
- Keywords
- wheelchair user
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
rear axle positionOther
Wheelchair axle position located as far towards the rear of the wheelchair as possible.
forward axle positionOther
Wheelchair will have the axle at least 5cm farther forward than the most rear axle position.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| forward position | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: forward axle position |
| rear position | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: rear axle position |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Wheelchair skills test
Measured: 30 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jul 2009 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2009
- Primary completionFeb 2011
- Study completionFeb 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical DisabilityStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Lee Kirby, MD FRCPC, Principal investigator, CDHA
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00949143
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CDHA-RS-2009-182
- Status last verified
- Mar 2011
- First submitted
- 28 Jul 2009
- Last updated
- 28 Mar 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Mar 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Axle Positions on Wheelchair Skills in Manual Wheelchair Users
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00949143
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CDHA-RS-2009-182
- Conditions
- Physical Disability
- Keywords
- wheelchair user
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health AuthorityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2009
- Primary completion
- Feb 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jul 2009 (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.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of altering the wheelchair set-up on mobility and safety by changing the rear-axle position on a manual wheelchair.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| forward position | Experimental | Other: forward axle position |
| rear position | Experimental | Other: rear axle position |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- manual wheelchair users
- minimum of 17 years of age
- at least one week experience in a manual wheelchair, for at least an hour a day
- alert
- able to answer questions
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- significant visual impairments
- unstable medical conditions (e.g., angina)
- emotional/psychological problems that may make testing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| rear axle positionWheelchair axle position located as far towards the rear of the wheelchair as possible. | Other | rear position |
| forward axle positionWheelchair will have the axle at least 5cm farther forward than the most rear axle position. | Other | forward position |
Primary outcome
Wheelchair skills test
Time frame: 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 28 Mar 2011.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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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
CDHA
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing rear axle position and forward axle position in people with Physical Disability, 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 7 inclusion and 3 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 28 Mar 2011. 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 (time frame: 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 28 Mar 2011; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.