Remote training program for manual wheelchair skills

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 study evaluates the effectiveness of a remote manual wheelchair skills training program using peer coaching. Trained peer coaches will conduct virtual sessions with trainees, providing feedback and guidance on wheelchair skills. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving remote feedback, a waitlist control group, and a structured self-study group. The study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on the trainees' wheelchair skills and overall mobility.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Coaches:

* At least 18 years old
* Non-progressive SCI
* Able to speak and read English
* Reside in the community
* Independently use a manual wheelchair for at least 50% of mobility

Coaches with paraplegia:

\- Able to complete all skills targeted by the intervention, except stair ascent, (WST-Q item scores 2) independently.

Coaches with tetraplegia:

\- Able to complete all skills targeted by the intervention with or without assistance

Trainees:

* At least 18 years old
* Non-progressive SCI
* Able to speak and read English
* Reside in the community
* Independently use a manual wheelchair for 50% of mobility
* Access to an Internet-ready device with video capabilities.
* Access to a spotter for practicing wheelchair skills
* Desire training for at least 5 of the 16 skills targeted by the training program

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where it's running

• University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lynn Worobey, PhD/DPT — University of Pittsburgh
• Study coordinator: Lee Tempest, BS
• Email: tempestml@upmc.edu
• Phone: 412-232-9326

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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.