Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Evaluation of the PPAL
Lead Sponsor:
Alicia Koontz
Collaborating Sponsors:
QUA Inc.
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Age Problems
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study is being done to better understand the impact of the PPAL assisted toileting device. The PPAL consists of a powered, height adjustable commode chair with integrated transfer boards...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Toileter
- Age 18 years or above
- Weighs 300 pounds or less and is able to fit within the dimensions of the PPAL - Has difficulty with getting on or off a toilet or commode at any point in a typical 24-hour period
- Resides in either a home, independent living residence, assisted living or extended care residence
- Able to maintain sitting balance independently (without human assistance) for at least 2 minutes
- If sitting for longer than 2 minutes (with or without assistance), does not get dizzy or lightheaded - residence is able to accommodate the PPAL in the Bedroom or designated space.
- Toileter
Exclusion
- Ventilator users
- Free of acute medical events within the last 3 months
- Had Stage 2 or greater pressure ulcer within the last 3 months
- Upcoming planned medical procedures or surgeries in the next 3 months.
- Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or above
- Formal/paid or informal/unpaid caregiver for the patient participant (toileter) who provides toileting assistance at least 3 days per week
- Caregiver
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07221552
Start Date
January 1 2026
End Date
August 31 2026
Last Update
December 17 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh: Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15206