Gears for wheelchairs: new design aims to stop pain and keep users independent

NCT ID NCT05776030

Summary

This study is testing a new manual wheelchair design that works like a multi-speed bicycle. It aims to reduce shoulder pain and strain for people who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries. Researchers will have 30 veterans try different gear settings to see which makes pushing easier on different surfaces like hills and carpet. The goal is to create a better wheelchair that helps users stay independent longer by preventing painful overuse injuries.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

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