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Suspension

Suspension Wheel for Spinal Cord Injury

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Alicia Koontz, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Neurological impairment secondary to a traumatic SCI
SCI occurred or was diagnosed over one year prior to the start of the study
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 12-weeks (phase 2 primary outcome)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test how well vibration-reducing in-wheel suspension systems work for reducing harmful shock and vibration, pain and fatigue in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with spinal cord injuries who use a manual wheelchair without suspension, experience moderate chronic neck or back pain, and weigh under 265 pounds. They must have been diagnosed over a year ago and use the wheelchair as their main way to get around for at least 30 hours per week.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing vibration-reducing in-wheel suspension on manual wheelchairs to see if it can lower the amount of harmful shock and vibration that users feel, which could help reduce pain and fatigue from long-term use.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include discomfort while adjusting to new wheels or possible strain from altered propulsion dynamics. However, these are speculative as the primary focus is reducing existing pain and fatigue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have nerve damage due to a spinal cord injury.
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My spinal cord injury happened or was diagnosed more than a year ago.
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I use a manual wheelchair for most of my daily mobility needs.
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I use a manual wheelchair with quick release wheels.
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I use a manual wheelchair without any suspension.
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I weigh less than 265 pounds.
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I have ongoing moderate pain in my neck or back.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 12-weeks (phase 2 primary outcome)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 12-weeks (phase 2 primary outcome) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in Fatigue
Neck
Pain
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Secondary outcome measures
Changes in Mobility Participation in the Community

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Suspension WheelExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be given a set of in-wheel suspension wheels to use in their normal daily routine for three months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,712 Previous Clinical Trials
16,346,385 Total Patients Enrolled
The Craig H. Neilsen FoundationOTHER
54 Previous Clinical Trials
2,869 Total Patients Enrolled
Alicia Koontz, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
2 Previous Clinical Trials
20 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Suspension Wheel (Suspension) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04467749 — N/A
Spinal Cord Injury Research Study Groups: Suspension Wheel
Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Suspension Wheel Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04467749 — N/A
Suspension Wheel (Suspension) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04467749 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is recruitment still open for participants of this research?

"Indeed, information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is presently searching for recruits. The original posting was made on July 14th 2022 and the most recent changes were applied to August 3rd 2022. This study requires 30 subjects from one medical centre."

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How many participants are contributing to the clinical research?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this medical examination, which was originally published on July 14th 2022, is actively recruiting volunteers. Roughly 30 patients need to be recruited from 1 clinical centre."

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~10 spots leftby Mar 2025