Biomechanics of Wheelchair Transfers
Completed
Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Injury
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00645567
- Run by
- VA Office of Research and Development
- People needed
- 10
- Starts
- 2010-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2012-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-04-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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.
You may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital — Tampa, Florida, United States
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