Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs on Mobility Among People With Tetraplegia

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Wheelchair Users

In brief

The purpose of this three phase study is to evaluate a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair (PAPAW). Phase I will examine whether the steady-state, metabolic energy efficiency for propelling a manual wheelchair with and without the device will be significantly different. In Phase II, wheelchair users will evaluate the PAPAW over activities of daily living course to determine its usability and acceptability and to identify areas for future development. Finally, in phase III, comparison of activities of daily living in the community will be made between the subjects when using their personal wheelchair and a PAPAW.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00281463

Run by

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

People needed

45

Starts

2001-11-01

Expected to finish

2008-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-11-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 and 65 years of age
• Full time wheelchair user
• Diagnosis of Tetraplegia

You may not qualify if…

• Pressure sores
• Shoulder pain that would prevent them from propelling a manual wheelchair
• History of cardiopulmonary disease.

Where it is running

• Human Engineering Research Laboratories — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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