Measurement of Multiphysical Fields at the Subject-sitting Interface (MECMISA)

Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Wheelchair Users

Treatments: Device: instrumented wheelchair

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05650671

2022_RIPH_006_MECMISA

Details and patient eligibility

About

With the population ageing and the increase in disabilities prevalence, demand for wheelchairs is increasing. Padding and shape of seat are important factors for comfort when sitting for long periods of time. Sustained mechanical loads induced by the seated stance can cause pressure ulcers in the ischial prominences. Temperature and humidity have also been shown to be important in the development of pressure ulcers.

Full description

The aim of this research is to measure the pressure, temperature and relative humidity fields at the user-seat interface of a wheelchair.

Enrollment: 90 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy subjects
• aged of 18 and more
• agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• under 18 years old
• pregnant women

Trial design

90 participants in 1 patient group

"wheelchair user-seat" group

Description:

healthy subjects agreeing to participate in the study

Treatment:

Device: instrumented wheelchair