Clinical trials: Wheelchair
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia
Interactive Telehealth for Wheelchair Users
During typical daily activity, people with established spinal cord injury perform significantly fewer pressure-relief maneuvers than the recommended frequency while overestimating their adherence on recall surveys of pressure…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Pressure Ulcer, Buttock
- Trial name
- NCT04266808
- Testing
- An interactive telehealth monitoring and biofeedback system, Education Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rancho Research Institute, Inc.
Cerebral Palsy, Conditions Similar to Cerebral Palsy
IndieTrainer: Enabling Individuals With Cerebral Palsy to Receive Power Mobility Training
Power wheelchairs offer children who are unable to independently opportunities for participation in social, educational, and leisure activities.
- Trial name
- NCT05473182
- Testing
- IndieTrainer system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Dietary Supplements, Heart Rate/Drug Effects
Caffeine and Sodium Citrate Ingestion
A positive ergogenic effect of sodium citrate and caffeine ingestion in a short-term, high-intensity exercise task was shown by several studies. These studies were conducted with healthy, able-bodied subjects.
- Conditions
- Dietary Supplements, Heart Rate/Drug Effects, Lactic Acid/Metabolism, Physical Education and Training/Methods
- Trial name
- NCT01591226
- Testing
- Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Mannitol
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Neurologic Disorder, Brain Injuries
Comparison of Power Wheelchair Driving Performance Under Immersive and Non-immersive Conditions With Drivers With Neurological Disorders
This study aims to assess the impact of the choice of visual feedback solution (immersive via CAVE and VR headset; non-immersive via screen only) on driving performance and quality of experience on a physical driving simulator…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Brain Injuries, Neurodegeneration
- Trial name
- SIMADAPT2 (NCT04894981)
- Testing
- Immersive condition (CAVE), Immersive condition (HMD), Non Immersive condition (Screen alone)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Pôle Saint Hélier
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Trunk Balance and Functional Independence in Individuals With SCI
This study investigates the relationship between trunk balance, position sense, wheelchair skills, and functional independence in individuals with thoracic spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT06612112)
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Spinal Cord Injury
Biomechanical Validation of the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI)
The purpose of this research study is to further develop and refine the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI). The TAI is a clinical tool to be used by therapists to evaluate transfer techniques and performance.
- Trial name
- NCT01183546
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Modified Yoga for Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
This pilot interventional study evaluated whether adding wheelchair-adapted Modified Yoga Therapy to conventional physical rehabilitation could improve pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life in…
- Trial name
- Leave blank (NCT07842003)
- Testing
- Conventional Physical Rehabilitation Therapy, Modified Yoga Therapy
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Government (CL&SC) Spine Institute and Hospital, Ahmedabad
Multiple Sclerosis
Examining a Wheelchair Exercise-training Intervention for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and initial efficacy of undertaking and delivering a novel, stakeholder-informed exercise training program for wheelchair users with multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT05888727
- Testing
- Seated Physical activity INtervention for persons with MS, "SPIN" program- Intervention Condition, WEllness for Longevity Living with MS (WELL)- Control Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Stroke, Mobility
Power Mobility Training for Persons With Stroke
To test the hypothesis that persons with stroke can safely and effectively learn to use power mobility devices. The primary objective of this project is to test the hypothesis that, with formal wheelchair skills training, people…
- Trial name
- NCT00924872
- Testing
- wheelchair skills training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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
Manual Wheelchair Use, Spinal Cord Injury
Comparison Between Objective Biomechanical Cost and Perceived Physical Demand in Manual Wheelchair Users During Propulsion Tasks
Wheelchair users must be able to move around freely and access public buildings and transport, but current accessibility standards (e.g.
- Trial name
- FFM (NCT07897214)
- Testing
- Instrumented Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Tasks (Motion Analysis and Instrumented Handrims), Concurrent Cognitive Task (Auditory-Verbal 2-back)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Médico-Chirurgical de Réadaptation des Massues Croix Rouge Française
Healthy Participants
Effect of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Workload on Speed, Energy Expenditure, and Propulsion Mechanics
The first purpose of this study is to characterize the relationship among propulsion workload, self-selected propulsion speed, and propulsion kinetics/kinematics.
- Trial name
- NCT04987177
- Testing
- Workload of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Self-efficacy
WheelSee Feasibility Study
Self-efficacy predicts behavioural and rehabilitation outcomes and may be an important psychological factor for wheelchair mobility.
- Trial name
- NCT01837888
- Testing
- WheelSee Training Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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
Dietary Carbohydrate, Para-Athletes
Carbohydrate Oxidation in Elite Wheelchair Racers During Marathon Simulation
To examine the effect of varying amounts of carbohydrate ingestion on performance, gastrointestinal experiences, and other physiological markers in elite wheelchair racers during a simulated marathon.
- Trial name
- COW (NCT04145050)
- Testing
- Carbohydrate dosing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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
Menstrual Cup, Menstrual Hygiene Management
The Use of Menstrual Cups in the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management of Women Who Use Wheelchairs
This study is designed to evaluate the impact of menstrual cup use on menstrual health and hygiene management among women who use wheelchairs.In addition, the study will serve as a reference for future research that includes…
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cup, Menstrual Hygiene Management, Disabled People
- Trial name
- NCT07137663
- Testing
- Educational and practical intervention on menstrual cup use
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hülya ULAŞLI KABAN
Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction
Relationship Between Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction and Anxiety Levels of Wheelchair Basketball Players
Today, there are many studies on wheelchair basketball players. However, these studies do not indicate the relationship between the quality of life, life satisfaction and anxiety levels of wheelchair basketball players, in the…
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Anxiety Levels
- Trial name
- NCT05615064
- Testing
- relationship between quality of life, life satisfaction and anxiety levels of wheelchair basketball players
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Blindness, Spinal Cord Injury
Use of "Smart Wheelchairs" to Provide Independent Mobility to Visual and Mobility Impairments
The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS) for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users…
- Trial name
- NCT00333762
- Testing
- Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM), Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Wheelchairs
Determining Levels of Function Associated With Permobil SmartDrive Manual Wheelchair Assist
This study will determine whether a power assist accessory for manual wheelchairs increases participation in community activities.
- Trial name
- NCT04973059
- Testing
- SmartDrive Summer, SmartDrive Winter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta