Standing wheelchairs for kids: a tiny study hopes to open doors

NCT ID NCT05117827

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Grand Valley State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

4 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2021

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

5 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Is 5-17 years of age. NOTE: Participants must be under 18 for the duration of the study. 2. Diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition resulting in an inability to functionally ambulate. 3. Can safely assume and maintain a supported standing position 4. Has sufficient upper extremity and function to safely use a PWSD 5. Can communicate pain or discomfort through verbalization, vocalization, use of augmented communication, etc. 6. Can safely use the PWSD in areas of their home 7. Has at least one parent/caregiver who is able to converse in English and actively participate in a device-use education provided in English 8. The PerMobil PWSD can be set up to meet the child's specific needs 9. Medical Clearance to trial the PWSD 10. Participants must reside in Michigan Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 2. Any reason that it would not be safe for the child to use a PWSD

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy hereditary disease learning disability spina bifida spinal cord injury spinal muscular atrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cerebral palsy Development delay Genetic disease Spina bifida Spinal cord injuries Spinal muscular atrophy

Standing wheelchairs for kids: a tiny study hopes to open doors

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