Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida, Development Delay, Genetic Disease

In brief

For children who use a power wheelchair, a powered wheelchair standing device (PWSD) may be considered for daily use. A PWSD allows a child to electronically move between sitting and standing and can be driven in either position. Existing published PWSD research in pediatrics is limited to boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).(1, 2) While these studies provide some insights into PWSD use in boys with DMD, they do not reflect PWSD use in children with other conditions. The purpose of this exploratory study is to determine the feasibility of a research protocol exploring use of a PWSD in children who have neurodevelopmental conditions other than DMD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05117827

Run by

Grand Valley State University

People needed

4

Starts

2021-11-12

Expected to finish

2027-10-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-15

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Is 5-17 years of age. NOTE: Participants must be under 18 for the duration of the study.
• Diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition resulting in an inability to functionally ambulate.
• Can safely assume and maintain a supported standing position
• Has sufficient upper extremity and function to safely use a PWSD
• Can communicate pain or discomfort through verbalization, vocalization, use of augmented communication, etc.
• Can safely use the PWSD in areas of their home
• Has at least one parent/caregiver who is able to converse in English and actively participate in a device-use education provided in English
• The PerMobil PWSD can be set up to meet the child's specific needs
• Medical Clearance to trial the PWSD
• Participants must reside in Michigan

You may not qualify if…

• Has a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
• Any reason that it would not be safe for the child to use a PWSD

Where it is running

• Grand Valley State University — Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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