Supportive Wheelchair Back Compared to Fabric Back

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Injuries

In brief

This study tests using a wheelchair back that supports the spine in a neutral position and one that allows the spine and pelvis to fall into a posterior pelvic tilt.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03962582

Run by

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

People needed

50

Starts

2017-12-01

Expected to finish

2019-03-30

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• complete spinal cord injury with levels
• Full time wheelchair users
• English speaking in order to understand the consent

You may not qualify if…

• Over 250 pounds in body weight
• Inability to grip a wheelchair push rim
• Individual with pressure ulcer
• Individual with shoulder pain

Where it is running

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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