Phase 2
N=4
Development of an Ergonomic Wheelchair Pushrim
Spinal Cord Injury
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00392860 ↗Enrolled (actual)
4
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Functional Status Score
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Interventions
- Natural-Fit (Device); PalmRim (Device); Handrim Control Group (Device)
- Age
- Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Primary completion
- Mar 2011
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Functional Status Score |
— | — |
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of newly designed ergonomic manual wheelchair handrims called the Natural-Fit and PalmRim when compared to a new standard handrim. It is our hope that the new design of the handrims will help reduce upper extremity pain and injury, which is very common among manual wheelchair users. The Natural-Fit handrim was designed to directly address the shortcomings of standard handrims and to improve the standard-round tube handrims which were designed over 50 years ago. The PalmRim was designed for individuals who have limited hand function, making it difficult to grasp standard handrims.
Eligibility Criteria
Natural-Fit
Inclusion Criteria
- Use of a manual wheelchair as a primary means of mobility (over 40 hours per week)
- Use a standard handrim
- Between the ages of 18 and 55
- Has normal hand function
Exclusion Criteria
- Pressure Sores
PalmRim
Inclusion Criteria
- Use of a manual wheelchair as a primary means of mobility (over 40 hours per week)
- Use a vinyl-coated handrim
- Between ages 18 and 55
- Has impaired hand function
Exclusion Criteria
- Pressure sores
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00392860). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.