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Wheelchair Skills Training for Mobility Impairments

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Research Sponsored by Grand Valley State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Have a condition resulting in difficulties walking

Use a manual wheelchair greater than or equal to 25% of the time

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline,pre-intervention and immediately after the conclusion of the 6 week intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial looks at the effects of a skills training program on children's ability to use manual wheelchairs independently.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children aged 5-17 with physical disabilities like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, or genetic disorders who use a manual wheelchair at least 25% of the time. They must be able to follow simple instructions and have an English-speaking parent/caregiver. Participants need to live in Michigan and have a safe wheelchair.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The 'Skills on Wheels' program aims to improve manual wheelchair skills and confidence among children with physical disabilities. It will also assess the impact on psychosocial skills, social participation, and adaptive behavior as part of pilot data for future research.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

There are no specific side effects mentioned for this training intervention; however, safety concerns are addressed by ensuring participants can safely engage in manual wheelchair training.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have trouble walking due to my condition.

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I use a manual wheelchair for at least a quarter of my day.

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I am between 5 and 17 years old and will remain under 18 for the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline,pre-intervention and immediately after the conclusion of the 6 week intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline,pre-intervention and immediately after the conclusion of the 6 week intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline,pre-intervention and immediately after the conclusion of the 6 week intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in manual wheelchair skill confidence

Change in manual wheelchair skill performance

Change in manual wheelchair skills performance

Secondary outcome measures

Change in adaptive skills

Change in behavior

Changes in perceptions regarding the manual wheelchair skills intervention

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Manual wheelchair skills trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Grand Valley State UniversityLead Sponsor

12 Previous Clinical Trials

8,675 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Manual Wheelchair Skills Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05339932 — N/A

Spinal Cord Injury Research Study Groups: Manual wheelchair skills training

Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Manual Wheelchair Skills Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05339932 — N/A

Manual Wheelchair Skills Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05339932 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the current enrollment size of this research project?

"Affirmative, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates this trial is actively in search of subjects to participate. It was initially posted on May 5th 2022 and recent updated with the same date; seeking 4 patients across a single site."

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Are there any current openings within this research project?

"According to the details available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is recruiting participants - it was posted online on May 5th 2022 and has been recently updated in the same month."

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Does this research protocol include individuals aged 35 and above?

"As per the specifications of this trial, participants must fall between 5 and 17 years old."

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Who are the ideal candidates for participation in this medical research?

"This medical trial is currently seeking up to four patients with cerebral palsy, between the ages of five and seventeen. A few essential criteria must be met: participants must continue to be under 18 throughout the study, use a wheelchair at least 25% of their day, understand instructions given by parental guardians, have parents who can converse in English fluently for safety reasons, and lastly live within Michigan's borders."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels

Lisa Kenyon 2022. "Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05339932.

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