Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters
Lead Sponsor:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The research team is conducting a study to determine if a fall prevention program designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs and scooters can help people better prevent and manage falls comp...
Detailed Description
People living with SCI or MS who use wheelchairs and scooters (WC/S) full time often experience falls. In fact, 7 out of 10 report falling at least once every 6 to 12 months. These falls can lead to s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years old or older.
- History of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
- Able to transfer independently or with minimal to moderate assistance.
- Unable to walk 25 feet or more
- Have experienced at least 1 fall in the past three years.
- Have a care partner to assist the participant when practicing physical skills.
- Have access to a smartphone/iPad.
- Have a stable internet connection.
Exclusion
- Multiple sclerosis exacerbation in the past 30 days, or are unable to remain in an upright position for an hour.
- Impaired cognition (a score of 10 or above on the Short Blessed Test).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07167680
Start Date
September 1 2025
End Date
December 1 2027
Last Update
September 11 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Disability Participation and Quality of Life (DPQOL) Laboratory
Urbana, Illinois, United States, 61801