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Solid Backrest for Wheelchairs for Spinal Cord Injury

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Research Sponsored by Craig Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Full time manual wheelchair users
Motor complete SCI from C6-T4
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up throughout study completion; average of 2 years.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is investigating if using a solid backrest on a manual wheelchair will improve posture, function, and mobility, as compared with an upholstered backrest, for people with spinal cord injuries.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-70 with a spinal cord injury between C6-T4, who use a manual wheelchair full time and have been injured for over 3 months. It's not suitable for those over 250 pounds, with current pressure ulcers, significant shoulder pain, limited motion that affects pelvis/spine alignment, orthopedic braces affecting function, or cognitive/visual impairments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if solid backrests on manual wheelchairs improve posture, function and mobility compared to upholstery backrests in individuals with spinal cord injuries. It also examines the effects of back height and contour as well as seat gap when using solid backrests.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While this trial does not involve medications that typically cause side effects, participants may experience discomfort adjusting to different wheelchair backs. There could be potential strain or soreness due to changes in postural support.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I use a manual wheelchair full time.
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My spinal cord injury is complete and between my neck and mid-back.
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I am between 18 and 70 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~throughout study completion; average of 2 years.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and throughout study completion; average of 2 years. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Frontal Pelvic Angle
Pelvic Angle
Secondary outcome measures
Frontal Sternal Angle
One Stroke Push Test
Spinal Angle of Kyphosis
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Trial Design

5Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: MWC Configuration 1Active Control1 Intervention
standard upholstery back that promotes posterior pelvic tilt set at or below cushion level and 1" above inferior angle
Group II: MWC Configuration 2Active Control1 Intervention
active contour back positioned with seat gap and with free scapulae
Group III: MWC Configuration 3Active Control1 Intervention
active contour back positioned with seat gap and with blocked scapulae
Group IV: MWC Configuration 5Active Control1 Intervention
deep contour back positioned without seat gap and with free scapulae
Group V: MWC Configuration 4Active Control1 Intervention
deep contour back positioned with seat gap and with free scapulae

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Craig HospitalLead Sponsor
40 Previous Clinical Trials
8,209 Total Patients Enrolled
Shirley Ryan AbilityLabOTHER
194 Previous Clinical Trials
16,762 Total Patients Enrolled
Kessler Institute for RehabilitationIndustry Sponsor
22 Previous Clinical Trials
1,015 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Solid Backrest on Manual Wheelchair (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05068648 — N/A
Spinal Cord Injury Research Study Groups: MWC Configuration 1, MWC Configuration 2, MWC Configuration 3, MWC Configuration 5, MWC Configuration 4
Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Solid Backrest on Manual Wheelchair Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05068648 — N/A
Solid Backrest on Manual Wheelchair (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05068648 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many individuals are being given this medication as part of the research program?

"One hundred and fifty participants, who meet the study's inclusion criteria, are required for this clinical trial. Patients can choose to participate from hospitals such as Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado or Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois."

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Are participants currently being sought for this experiment?

"This clinical trial is still actively recruiting participants, according to the latest information on clinicaltrials.gov. The original posting was on December 1st 2021, and the most recent update was on May 25th 2022."

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Which patients are good candidates for this clinical trial?

"This study is currently seeking 150 participants that have suffered from a spinal cord injury and are between 18-70 years old."

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Are elderly patients welcome in this clinical trial?

"The age range that is able to take part in this clinical trial is between 18-70 years old."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Jersey
What site did they apply to?
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Wheelchair Backs That Support the Spinal Curves
Candace Tefertiller 2021. "Wheelchair Backs That Support the Spinal Curves". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05068648.
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