Actively Recruiting
Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters
Led by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Updated on 2026-05-11
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
117 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 compared to the standard of care. This study will compare two groups of participants: 1. One group will use the iROLL-O+ app, which offers personalized fall prevention tools and strategies. 2. The other group will receive fall prevention information from a well-known program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), called STEADI, which stands for Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries. This study includes adults living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who use a wheelchair or scooter every day. The research team aims to determine which approach is more effective in reducing falls and improving confidence in performing daily activities.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years old or older
- Have a 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 when practicing physical skills
- Have access to a smartphone or iPad
- Have a stable internet connection
You will not qualify if you...
- Multiple sclerosis exacerbation in the past 30 days
- Unable to remain in an upright position for an hour
- Impaired cognition with a score of 10 or above on the Short Blessed Test
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Disability Participation and Quality of Life (DPQOL) Laboratory
Urbana, Illinois, United States, 61801
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Laura Rice, PhD, MPT, ATP
CONTACT
H
Harshal Mahajan, Ph.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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