Wheelchair Skills Training for Mobility Impairments

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Grand Valley State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a training program called Skills on Wheels, which helps children with physical disabilities learn to use manual wheelchairs on their own. The goal is to make them more confident and safe in using their wheelchairs, and to improve their social skills and participation in activities.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children aged 5-17 with physical disabilities like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, or genetic disorders who use a manual wheelchair at least 25% of the time. They must be able to follow simple instructions and have an English-speaking parent/caregiver. Participants need to live in Michigan and have a safe wheelchair.

Inclusion Criteria

Resides in Michigan

I have trouble walking due to my condition.

I use a manual wheelchair for at least a quarter of my day.

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Exclusion Criteria

My child's wheelchair is deemed unsafe by a professional.

Any reason that it would not be safe for the child to participate in manual wheelchair training (as assessed by the PI, a licensed physical therapist)

Treatment Details

Interventions

Manual Wheelchair Skills Training (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe 'Skills on Wheels' program aims to improve manual wheelchair skills and confidence among children with physical disabilities. It will also assess the impact on psychosocial skills, social participation, and adaptive behavior as part of pilot data for future research.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Manual wheelchair skills trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention