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Behavioral Intervention

education and training for Pressure Ulcer

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Amber L Ward, MS, OTR/L

Research Sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Adult 18 years or older

Diagnosis of a progressive disorder (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy (MD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Parkinson disease (PD)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week 4

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial explores how people with progressive disorders who use power wheelchairs and their caregivers may face challenges in performing pressure relief, which is important for preventing complications. They may struggle to remember to do it

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who use power wheelchairs due to progressive disorders and their caregivers. It's focused on those who have difficulty performing pressure relief maneuvers, which are important to prevent pressure ulcers.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing the effectiveness of education and training programs designed to help wheelchair users and their caregivers overcome barriers in performing pressure relief techniques.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves educational interventions rather than medical or drug treatments, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participating.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I have been diagnosed with a progressive disorder like ALS, MS, MD, SMA, or PD.

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I use a high-tech wheelchair with tilt and recline functions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week 4

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week 4

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 4 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Likert Pain Scale Scores

Standard Staging for any Pressure Injuries

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: education and trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

After implementation of the pre-interview and determination/performance of necessity, education and training at a regularly scheduled occupational therapy clinic visit will be performed with handouts, verbal education, hands-on training, and video training.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Wake Forest University Health SciencesLead Sponsor

1,243 Previous Clinical Trials

1,004,696 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Pressure Ulcer

40 Patients Enrolled for Pressure Ulcer

Amber L Ward, MS, OTR/LPrincipal InvestigatorCarolinas Neuromuscular ALS/MDA Center

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the enrollment for this medical study currently accepting new participants?

"Per information available on clinicaltrials.gov, the current trial is not in a recruitment phase. It was first listed on 2/1/2024 and updated most recently on 2/1/2024. While this specific study is not enrolling participants presently, there are alternative trials seeking eligible candidates for participation."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Pressure Relief Education and Training for Wheelchair Users

2024. "Pressure Relief Education and Training for Wheelchair Users". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06252597.

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