Status:
COMPLETED
Development of an Ergonomic Wheelchair Pushrim
Lead Sponsor:
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief 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...
Detailed Description
This research will have three parts. The first part will include completing propulsion and braking tasks with the subject's original handrims. After the initial testing, new handrims (NaturalFit, Pal...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Natural-Fit
- 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
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
4 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00392860
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
September 1 2011
Last Update
February 21 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15206