Fall prevention for wheelchair and scooter users with spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis
Official title: Development and Validation of a mHealth Fall Management Program - Phase III
Run by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · NCT07167680 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether a personalized mobile app for wheelchair and scooter users with spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis can prevent and manage falls better than CDC's STEADI materials.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Urbana, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07167680 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis who use a wheelchair or scooter every day, cannot walk 25 feet, have had at least one fall in the past three years, can transfer with minimal to moderate help, have a care partner, and have access to a smartphone and internet.
✕Probably not a fit
People who can walk more than 25 feet, have a recent MS exacerbation or significant cognitive impairment, cannot remain upright for an hour, lack a care partner, or do not have a smartphone or internet are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Participants with spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis who use a wheelchair or scooter daily will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: use the iROLL-O+ app with personalized fall-prevention tools or receive fall-prevention information from the CDC's STEADI program. The trial enrolls adults who cannot walk 25 feet, have had at least one fall in the past three years, can transfer with minimal to moderate assistance, and have a care partner plus smartphone and internet access. Outcomes include fall rates and confidence in performing daily activities, tracked over the intervention period. The trial is coordinated by the University of Illinois DPQOL Laboratory in Urbana, Illinois, with remote app-based participation supplemented by any required in-person visits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce falls and improve confidence and safety in daily activities for wheelchair and scooter users with SCI or MS.
How similar studies have gone: Most fall-prevention programs target ambulatory older adults, so wheelchair- and scooter-specific programs are limited and this app-based approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older. * History of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). * Able to transfer independently or with minimal to moderate assistance. * Unable to walk 25 feet or more * Have experienced at least 1 fall in the past three years. * Have a care partner to assist the participant when practicing physical skills. * Have access to a smartphone/iPad. * Have a stable internet connection. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple sclerosis exacerbation in the past 30 days, or are unable to remain in an upright position for an hour. * Impaired cognition (a score of 10 or above on the Short Blessed Test).
Where it's running
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Disability Participation and Quality of Life (DPQOL) Laboratory
Urbana, Illinois, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Harshal Mahajan, Ph.D. — University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Study coordinator: Laura Rice, PhD, MPT, ATP
- Email: ricela@illinois.edu
- Phone: 217-333-4650
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.