Multicell Air Cushions: Sitting Posture and Limits of Stability

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

15 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-05-30

Study Completion Date

2023-03-31

Brief Summary

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The study's aim is to assess the sitting and dynamic postural control of stability of wheelchair users who have compromised postural control and risk of ulcers while using individually adjusted multi-cell air cushions with and without individual cell-locking function and variable depths.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Wheelchairs Self-Help Devices Posture Sitting Position Limits of Stability Balance

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

The convenience sample of 15 individuals will each complete the test protocol under the 3 seating conditions in random order.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Efforts will be taken to mask the conditions to the participants.

Study Groups

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Cushion

Three seating conditons (Quadtro Select 10cm, Starlock 10cm, and Starlock 13cm)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Wheelchair air cushion

Intervention Type DEVICE

Reaching tasks during each of the seating conditions decribed in the Arms section.

Interventions

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Wheelchair air cushion

Reaching tasks during each of the seating conditions decribed in the Arms section.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* individuals who use a wheelchair
* have used a wheelchair for no less than 2 years
* score from 3-6 on the Functional Independence Measure
* not currently inpatients or those currently accessing acute care for concomitant health-related issues

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No