Pediatric Manual Mobile Standing Wheelchair: Preliminary Utility
Official title: Establishing the Preliminary Utility of a Novel Pediatric Manual Mobile Standing Wheelchair
Run by Optimal Mobility, Inc · NCT07290556 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new manual standing wheelchair for children aged 8-17 who use a manual chair and participate in standing programs to see if the device is practical and helpful.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Optimal Mobility, Inc Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Paul, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 18, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 25, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 25, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07290556 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children and adolescents aged 8-17 who primarily use a manual wheelchair, are in a standing program, and meet size and ability requirements to operate the PedMMSWC.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants lacking sufficient trunk control, fine motor skills, or other safety criteria may not benefit and could be excluded from the device use.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study introduces a novel pediatric manual mobile standing wheelchair (PedMMSWC) and evaluates its preliminary utility across testing in user, simulated home, school, and community settings. Participants are 8 to 17 years old, current manual chair users, and enrolled in a standing program, with suitability confirmed by size and basic skills. The study focuses on sit-to-stand function, maneuverability, and safety, using structured testing in real and simulated environments. Exclusion criteria include limited trunk control, recent orthopedic surgery, active pressure injuries at the device interface, and other safety concerns. Lead sponsorship comes from Optimal Mobility, Inc., with collaboration from NICHD and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, and conduct is at Gillette Children's facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the PedMMSWC could improve independence and participation in daily activities for pediatric users who stand as part of their mobility routine.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work on pediatric standing or mobility devices shows potential benefits, but this specific PedMMSWC utility is being explored in a novel context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 8 - 17 years old * Primarily use a manual wheelchair for daily mobility * Are actively enrolled in a standing program * Fit the height and weight requirements of the PedMMSWC * Can follow simple verbal instructions * Are able to speak and read in English Exclusion Criteria: * Have insufficient trunk control to maneuver in seated and standing positions * Have lower limb contracture which would preclude standing * Have had orthopedic surgery within the last twelve months * Have pressure injuries at the location where the PedMMSWC interfaces * Have insufficient fine motor skills to independently initiate the sit-to-stand function * Have a history of uncontrolled seizures or cardiovascular conditions that would make participation unsafe
Where it's running
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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patricia McCraken, DPT, MBA
- Email: pmccraken@optimal-mobility.com
- Phone: 320-247-2104
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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.