Stand tall and roll: new wheelchair could change lives for kids with spina bifida

NCT ID NCT07290556

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new manual standing wheelchair designed for children with spina bifida. Thirty kids aged 8 to 17 will try the chair in lab and simulated home, school, and community settings. The goal is to see if it helps them move and stand better than their current wheelchairs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Pediatric manual mobile standing wheelchair (PedMMSWC)

What this could lead to

If successful, this wheelchair could help children with spina bifida stand and move more easily, improving their independence and daily activities.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. The wheelchair may not work better than current options, and some children may find it difficult to use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spina bifida

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

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    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States

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