N/A
N=5
Biomechanics of Wheelchair Transfers
Spinal Cord Injury
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00645567 ↗Enrolled (actual)
5
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Shoulder Force
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Unassisted Manual Transfer (Device); Standard Transfer Board (Device); Glide n' Go (Device); Easy Reach lift (Device); Ryno lift (Device)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
- Primary completion
- Mar 2011
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Shoulder Force |
— | — |
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 against an unassisted transfer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 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 Criteria
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.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00645567). 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.