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Study NCT ID:
NCT00785278
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2008-11-05
First Post:
2008-11-04
Brief Title:
Adjusting Wheelchair Set-Up to Minimize Shoulder Joint Forces During Propulsion
Sponsor:
Kessler Foundation
Organization:
Kessler Foundation
Study Overview
Official Title:
Computationally Quantifying Wheelchair Set-Up to Minimize Peak Shoulder Joint Forces Throughout Manual Wheelchair Propulsion A Pilot Study
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2008-11
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Individuals who use a manual wheelchair depend upon their upper limbs to provide a means of locomotion during completion of their activities of daily living As a result of greater than normal usage of the upper limbs shoulder pain and pathology is common among manual wheelchair users Accordingly proper wheelchair set-up may be paramount to preventing injuries and maintaining comfort during locomotion
The purpose of this research study is to create a subject-specific computer model of wheelchair propulsion to provide information on wheelchair set-up in particular axle placement The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effect of wheelchair set-up on shoulder joint forces during wheelchair propulsion the secondary objective is to develop a predictive model to identify differences in shoulder joint forces that result from altering the axle position and seating set-up in users wheelchairs
The hypothesis of the study is that outputs from a patient-specific model will reveal that the current axle position for each subject results in peak shoulder joint forces that are greater than those predicted from an altered axle position determined by the model The overall goal is to then adjust each manual wheelchair users axle placement to one that minimizes the magnitude of shoulder joint forces throughout propulsion It is intended that in doing so the repetitive strain injuries associated with manual wheelchair propulsion may be reduced prolonging a pain-free way of life for this population
The purpose of this research study is to create a subject-specific computer model of wheelchair propulsion to provide information on wheelchair set-up in particular axle placement The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effect of wheelchair set-up on shoulder joint forces during wheelchair propulsion the secondary objective is to develop a predictive model to identify differences in shoulder joint forces that result from altering the axle position and seating set-up in users wheelchairs
The hypothesis of the study is that outputs from a patient-specific model will reveal that the current axle position for each subject results in peak shoulder joint forces that are greater than those predicted from an altered axle position determined by the model The overall goal is to then adjust each manual wheelchair users axle placement to one that minimizes the magnitude of shoulder joint forces throughout propulsion It is intended that in doing so the repetitive strain injuries associated with manual wheelchair propulsion may be reduced prolonging a pain-free way of life for this population
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None