Clinical trials: Assistive Technology
Multiple Disability
Function-oriented Assistive Technology Indexing System Development and Promotion
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.
- Trial name
- NCT02492971
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Gerontology, Cognitive Ability General
EFFET - Study of Executive Functions Regarding the Usability and User Experience of Assistive Technologies Among the Elderly
Population aging increases the strain on healthcare systems and highlights the value of gerontechnologies in promoting the autonomy and home-based living of older adults.
- Conditions
- Gerontology, Cognitive Ability General, Technology Use
- Trial name
- EFFET (NCT07834775)
- Testing
- high executive load task, low executive load task
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Ergonomic Classroom Furniture on the Printing Legibility of Elementary Students With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this pilot study is to gather the data needed to do a larger research study to determine whether children with cerebral palsy print better sitting at an ergonomically-designed, custom-fitted school desk or at an…
- Trial name
- NCT00465686
- Testing
- ergonomic chair and desk (Q-Learn Classic Chair and Q-Learn Desk), ergonomic desk and chair (Q-Learn Desk)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Child Behavior Disorders, Suicide and Self-harm
iKinnect2.0 for Juvenile Justice Involved Youth at Risk for Suicide
This study is a 16-week intent-to-treat randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 120 suicidal juvenile justice (JJ)-involved transition-age (TA) youth (age 15-21 years) and a primary caregiver (dyads).
- Trial name
- NCT04909203
- Testing
- iKinnect2.0, Active Control App
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Seattle, WA
Spinal Cord Injuries, Tetraplegia
MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT05553457
- Testing
- Testing of MyHand-SCI Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Activities of Daily Living, Everyday Activities
The Cancer Home Life Intervention Study. A Randomised, Controlled Multicentre Trial and a Health Economic Evaluation
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Cancer Home Life Intervention compared to usual care on performance of and participation in everyday activities and quality of life in people…
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Everyday Activities, Palliative Care, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02356627
- Testing
- The Cancer Home Life Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Neurologic Disorders
The Impact of Environmental Controls on Mental Health
Within the UK there are over 15 million people who live with at least one long term condition. Of these people, over 4 million suffer from mental health problems.
- Trial name
- EC-MH (NCT07049419)
- Testing
- Provision of an environmental control system
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Lothian
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Efficacy of Caregiver Training Program in Enhancing Caregiver and Patient Outcomes
As part of Phase II of the NIH SBIR grant, the study will conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial in which the MapHabit system (MHS) will offer a caregiver training product in adjunct.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Caregiver Burden, Assistive Technology
- Trial name
- NCT05527405
- Testing
- The MapHabit System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- MapHabit, Inc.
Alzheimers Disease Related Dementias
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Health App Recommendation Tool
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Health App Recommendation Tool (HART), an evidence-based tool that evaluates app features and matches them to the needs, abilities, and preferences of individuals with…
- Trial name
- HART (NCT07216716)
- Testing
- Health App Recommendation Tool (HART)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Left Ventricular Assist Device, Physical Therapy
The Effect of Physical Therapy Intervention in Patients With Left Ventricular Assistive Device on Physical Function
To retrospectively investigate the effect of physical therapy intervention on improving physical function of patients post left ventricular assist device (LVAD) through electronic medical record survey
- Trial name
- LVAD (NCT03636815)
- Testing
- physical therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Stroke, Complication, Stroke
Neuromotor Prosthetic to Treat Stroke-Related Paresis
The purpose of the research is to develop a new medical device prototype to restore functional movement of an arm made weak due to a chronic stroke
- Conditions
- Stroke, Complication, Stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- Cortimo (NCT03913286)
- Testing
- Cortimo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Older People
A Socio-Technological Intervention in Community-Based Healthcare for Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment (DHEAL-COM-MCI)
The objectives of the intervention are to counteract the progression of cognitive decline, enhance the intrinsic abilities of users and support the well-being of elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) through a…
- Trial name
- DHEAL-COM-MCI (NCT06984367)
- Testing
- socio-technical intervention, Usual care
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease
Connect-One: Early Feasibility Study of Connexus® Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
The Connect-One Study is an early feasibility study to obtain preliminary device safety information for the Connexus Brain-Computer Interface (BCI).
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Stroke, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
- Trial name
- CONNECT-ONE (NCT07357428)
- Testing
- Connexus Brain-Computer Interface
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Paradromics
Blindness
A Study to Evaluate the BrainPort® Vision Device in Subjects Who Are Blind
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of the BrainPort vision device and to demonstrate improved object recognition and word identification and ambulation with use of the BrainPort vision device in subjects who are…
- Trial name
- NCT01488786
- Testing
- BrainPort Vision Device
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wicab
Stroke
Design and Verification of Individualized Smart Assistive Devices for Stroke Rehabilitation
This study aims to design and verify a multi-mode smart assistive device system for Stroke Rehabilitation by using EEG, fMRI, IMU and questioners
- Trial name
- NCT03502122
- Testing
- VR rehabilitation for motor function
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National Central University, Taiwan
Visual Impairment
Influence of Low Vision Assistive Technology on Mobility Among Visually Impaired Individuals
This study investigates the influence of low vision assistive technology (AT) on the mobility and independence of individuals with visual impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT07055646
- Testing
- Traditional Assistive Technology, Digital Assistive Technology, Combined Technology Users
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
The Impact of Back-supporting Exoskeletons for Manual Order Picking in Danish Warehouses - The RELAX Project
This study investigates the long-term effects of implementing a passive back-support exoskeleton during manual order-picking work in a real-world warehouse environment.
- Trial name
- RELAX (NCT07561112)
- Testing
- Use of an occupational passive back-exoskeleton
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Disability Physical, Brain Injuries
Impact of Custom Assistive and Adaptive Technology in Rehabilitation
Madonna's Rehabilitation Engineering Center of Excellence (REC) is continually developing custom devices for persons with disabilities.
- Conditions
- Disability Physical, Brain Injuries, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03567239
- Testing
- Using adaptive device.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Chronic Heart Disorder, Lung Disorder
Wheeled Mobility in Everyday Life
The project will examine how mobility performance in real life tasks and environments is impacted by the use of specific types of wheeled mobility devices (wheeled walker, manual wheelchair, power wheelchair/scooter).
- Conditions
- Chronic Heart Disorder, Lung Disorder, Arthritis
- Trial name
- RERC-4a (NCT00981344)
- Testing
- Wheeled Mobility in Everyday Life:Effects of Wheelchair Type on Mobility Performance of Elders in Public Environments
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Discharge Planning for Patients Requiring Respiratory Assistive Devices
The Effects of a Respiratory Assistive Device Health Education Manual on Readmission Rates and Self-Care Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study evaluates whether adding an easy-to-read, illustrated education booklet to routine discharge planning helps patients and their family caregivers safely use home respiratory equipment.
- Trial name
- NCT07848087
- Testing
- Structured Discharge Educational Manual for Respiratory Assistive Devices, Routine Discharge Planning Service
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital