Evaluating caregiver transfer techniques for individuals with disabilities

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 assess the quality of transfer techniques used by informal caregivers who assist individuals with physical disabilities. It will establish the reliability and validity of the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique (CATT) assessment tool and evaluate the impact of individualized training on caregivers with identified technique deficits. The study will involve measuring caregiver characteristics and biomechanical outcomes to understand the relationship between caregiver health and transfer technique quality. Participants will include both caregivers and care recipients, with a focus on improving caregiver skills and reducing injury risk.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals who use assistance with transfers and their caregivers will be recruited for this study.

Caregiver participants will be included in the study if they meet the following criteria:

1. routinely provide transfer assistance to an adult with a physical disability
2. serving as a caregiver for at least 3 months
3. no formal didactic or structured training on assisted transfer techniques received as part of a professional degree or training program

Care recipient participants will be included in the study if they meet the following criteria:

1. has a physical disability diagnosis for at least one year
2. requires assistance with transfers
3. currently receives care from an informal caregiver

Exclusion Criteria:

Caregiver participants will be excluded if they:

1\) have a current or recent history of back, neck, or other type of musculoskeletal injury within the last 6 months that would be exacerbated by performing an assisted transfer

Care recipient participants will be excluded if they:

1. have existing pressure ulcers or a recent history of pressure ulcers within the last 3 months
2. have any recent upper extremity injuries (within the last 6 months) that could be exacerbated by being transferred

Where it's running

• VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alicia M Koontz, PhD — VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
• Study coordinator: Alicia M Koontz, PhD
• Email: Alicia.Koontz@va.gov
• Phone: (412) 383-6596

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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.