Standing wheelchairs for kids: a tiny study hopes to open doors
NCT ID NCT05117827
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a power wheelchair that can lift a child from sitting to standing is practical for kids with conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, or genetic diseases. Only 4 children aged 5-17 are taking part. The goal is to see if the chair helps them join in activities more and how parents and kids feel about it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Power wheelchair standing device (Permobil F5 Corpus VS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that standing wheelchairs are practical and beneficial for children with various neurodevelopmental conditions, not just Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 4 participants. It focuses on feasibility, not proving health benefits, so results may not apply broadly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49501, United States
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