Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study

study id #: NCT05117827

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

status: Recruiting

purpose:

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.

intervention: Power Wheelchair Standing Device

results: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/results/NCT05117827

last updated: February 04, 2022

start date: November 15, 2021

estimated completion: October 31, 2023

last updated: November 11, 2021

phase of development: Not Applicable

size / enrollment: 5

primary outcomes:

• Participation in children
  Does using a PWSD increase participation in children who have neurodevelopmental conditions other than DMD?
• 2 years
  

secondary outcomes:

• Parental/caregiver perceptions
  2 years
• Children's perceptions
  2 years

inclusion criteria:

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: Criteria:

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

sponsor: Grand Valley State University

contacts: Lisa K. Kenyon, PT, PhD, 616-331-5653, kenyonli@gvsu.edu

trial center locations: United States

• Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study
  Lisa K. Kenyon, PT, PhD, 616-331-5653, kenyonli@gvsu.edu