Status:
COMPLETED
Biomechanics of Wheelchair Transfers
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
This is a laboratory-based study to evaluate the risk of shoulder injury associated with transfers between wheelchair and vehicle in persons with spinal cord injury. Four new devices will be compared ...
Detailed Description
Specific Aims: The purpose of this 3 year laboratory-based randomized crossover study is to evaluate the ergonomic effectiveness of four wheelchair/vehicle transfer assistive devices, including (1) s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- level of SCI will be limited to ASIA A classification at T2 through L5 level to standardize physical capabilities,
- SCI for at least 2 years (neurologically stable,
- use rigid manual wheelchair as a primary means of mobility,
- able to self-propel wheelchair,
- able to independently transfer between wheelchair and vehicle,
- between the ages of 18-65,
- living in the community within 100 miles of the Tampa VA hospital,
- able to follow simple instructions,
- free from acute upper extremity injury for at least six months (determined by chart review) to minimize risk of injury during task performance,
- comparable bilateral functional range of motion and strength of the shoulders, elbows and wrists (determined by physical evaluation) to minimize risk of injury during task performance.
Exclusion
- Candidates who present:
- progressive disease (e.g. spinal tumor),
- extended bedrest for more than 30 days,
- ventilator-dependent,
- any cardiac or respiratory condition that would limit subject's physical performance,
- unstable medical conditions,
- use of power wheelchair or scooter as primary means of mobility,
- pregnancy,
- clinical evidence of severe musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity will be precluded from participating in this study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00645567
Start Date
January 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
April 7 2017
Active Locations (1)
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James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612-4745