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Vision-Guided Robotic Arm Control for Spinal Cord Injury (ARM Control Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Dan Ding, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Using a power wheelchair as primary means of mobility
18 years of age and older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up after participants complete all tasks with each control method during the lab visit (which lasts about three hours for each control method)
Awards & highlights

ARM Control Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new way to control a robotic wheelchair arm, using a camera to guide it. Researchers will test upper-limb function, spatial orientation, and visualization ability, then train participants to use the new controller. If participants can complete everyday tasks with the new controller, it will be considered successful.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who use a power wheelchair as their main way to get around and have trouble with daily tasks like reaching for water, opening a fridge, or picking up small items. It's not for those with poor vision or pressure ulcers that stop them from sitting for long periods.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a new control system called 'vision-guided shared control' on an assistive robotic arm attached to wheelchairs. Participants will train with the device and then perform everyday tasks while researchers evaluate ease-of-use and effectiveness.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive technology rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience fatigue or frustration during training sessions.

ARM Control Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I use a power wheelchair to move around.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I struggle with daily tasks like reaching for a glass or opening a fridge.

ARM Control Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~after participants complete all tasks using each control method during the lab visit (which lasts about three hours for each control method)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and after participants complete all tasks using each control method during the lab visit (which lasts about three hours for each control method) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Mode Switching Frequency
Success rate
Task completion time
Secondary outcome measures
NASA Task Load Index (TLX)
System Usability Scale (SUS)

ARM Control Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Vision-guided controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
New custom control method
Group II: Default controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Default control method (joystick or switch)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,606 Previous Clinical Trials
3,305,989 Total Patients Enrolled
Dan Ding, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

Media Library

Compare two control methods for a wheelchair-mounted robotic manipulator Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04323449 — N/A
Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Research Study Groups: Default control, Vision-guided control
Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Compare two control methods for a wheelchair-mounted robotic manipulator Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04323449 — N/A
Compare two control methods for a wheelchair-mounted robotic manipulator 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04323449 — 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 enrollment cap for this medical trial?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is currently attempting to enrol sixteen volunteers from a single site; the trial was created on April 13th 2022 and its details were recently modified on May 25th 2022."

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Are additional participants being solicited for this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov lists this medical trial as actively recruiting, with the original posting on April 13th 2022 and a most recent update from May 25th of the same year. Currently 16 volunteers are being sought at one site."

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~1 spots leftby May 2024