Recruiting NA Spinal Cord Diseases

New treatment option for Spinal Cord Diseases

Official title Multi-speed Ergonomic Wheelchair

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05776030

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Over one million Americans rely on their upper extremities for manual wheelchair propulsion. Shoulder overuse injuries are prevalent among manual wheelchair users and these injuries often result in shoulder pain.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Uses manual wheelchair daily
  • Mass less than 125 kg
  • Age 18 or older
  • Decisional competency to provide consent and cognitive ability to participate fully in study procedures
  • Body size appropriate to fit the wheelchairs (16" and 18" seat widths)

You likely can't join if

  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Sitting surface pressure injuries
  • Flap procedure to address pressure injury less than one year earlier
  • Unable to obtain clinically acceptable seating system for study wheelchairs
  • Not able to propel a manual wheelchair
  • Upper extremity or spine issues which would make this study unsafe, such as recent surgeries, fractures, tendon tears or nerve impingement (will be...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Uses manual wheelchair daily
  • Mass less than 125 kg
  • Age 18 or older
  • Decisional competency to provide consent and cognitive ability to participate fully in study procedures
  • Body size appropriate to fit the wheelchairs (16" and 18" seat widths)
What rules you out
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Sitting surface pressure injuries
  • Flap procedure to address pressure injury less than one year earlier
  • Unable to obtain clinically acceptable seating system for study wheelchairs
  • Not able to propel a manual wheelchair
  • Upper extremity or spine issues which would make this study unsafe, such as recent surgeries, fractures, tendon tears or nerve impingement (will be assessed by SCI physician - Dr. Byron Eddy)
  • Medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or other conditions that would make the study procedures unsafe (will be assessed by SCI physician - Dr. Byron Eddy)

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.