Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 8 and up

Assessing wheelchair positioning for patients with neuromuscular diseases

Official title: Wheelchair Positioning and Neuromuscular Diseases Database (Retrospective and Prospective)

Run by Groupement Hospitalier Intercommunal du Vexin · NCT05006859 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how sitting in a wheelchair affects posture and pain for people with neuromuscular diseases to see if better positioning can help them feel more comfortable.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages8 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorGroupement Hospitalier Intercommunal du Vexin
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Aincourt and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 17, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2025
Registry record updatedMarch 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT05006859 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults and children with neuromuscular diseases who are wheelchair users and can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not been seen in a positioning consultation by the designated specialists will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to describe the sitting posture and associated pain in wheelchair users with neuromuscular diseases. It will evaluate the effectiveness of recommended equipment and positioning protocols through follow-up consultations. The study utilizes validated tools to assess postural control and pain levels, with the goal of developing best practice guidelines for wheelchair positioning in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved wheelchair positioning practices, reducing pain and preventing pressure ulcers for patients with neuromuscular diseases.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on standardized wheelchair positioning protocols for neuromuscular diseases, similar studies have shown promise in improving patient outcomes through tailored interventions.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria :

* Patient with neuromuscular disease
* Written informed consent (IC) obtained
* Adult patients (\> 18 years) Or
* Adults under guardianship who has given theirs oral consent and guardian's consent obtained Or
* Childs who has given theirs oral consent and parents' consent obtained
* Wheelchair user

Exclusion Criteria :

• Patient not seen in positioning consultation by N. Pellegrini and / or E. Dupitierr

Where it's running

  • Groupement Hospitalier Intercommunal du Vexin / Site d'Aincourt - Pôle Soins de Suite et de Réadaptation spécialisés
    Aincourt, France
    Recruiting
  • Clinique du Positionnement de l'AFM
    Évry, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.