New custom cushions aim to ease pressure for wheelchair veterans
NCT ID NCT03494127
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test two types of personalized modular cushions for 30 Veterans who use wheelchairs full-time. Each participant will try a gel ball cushion and a squishins cushion for two weeks each. Researchers will measure pressure, temperature, humidity, and user satisfaction to see if these custom cushions improve comfort and skin health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- personalized modular cushion (gel ball or squishins)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better, more comfortable wheelchair cushions that reduce pressure sores and improve daily life for users.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all wheelchair users. The cushions may not significantly improve comfort or skin health.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States
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