Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study
Status
Conditions
Treatments
Details and patient eligibility
About
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.
Enrollment
Sex
Ages
Volunteers
Inclusion criteria
- 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
Exclusion criteria
- Has a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Any reason that it would not be safe for the child to use a PWSD
Trial design
Primary purpose
Allocation
Interventional model
Masking
4 participants in 1 patient group
Trial contacts and locations
Loading...
Data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov
Clinical trials
Research sites
Resources
Legal