New wheelchair helps paralyzed veterans stand and roll

NCT ID NCT04668326

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special wheelchair that lets people with spinal cord injuries stand up and move around at the same time. The goal was to see if using this chair at home and in the community helps them stand more often and feel more satisfied with their daily activities. Twenty-five Veterans took part, using either the new chair or a standard standing wheelchair for two months.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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