Enhancing Indoor, Community, and Advanced Wheelchair Skills in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) - NCT00434018-30904 (Clinical Trial 162461)
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Augusta |
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GA |
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30904 |
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Spinal Cord Injury |
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We propose to test an evidence-based wheelchair skills training program to optimize
wheelchair safety and performance in veterans with SCI. The proposed training program
incorporates emerging evidence on wheelchair biomechanics and motor-skills learning, and
addresses recommendations in a new clinical practice guideline. Given the difficulty in
translating wheelchair skills learned in a therapy clinic with "real world" problems in the
home and community post-discharge, we are proposing to conduct the wheelchair skills
training in and around the veteran's home. The immediate goal is to enhance ability,
performance time, safety, community participation, and quality of life, while minimizing
physical strain. The ultimate goal is to reduce morbidity/mortality associated with
wheelchair use and promote successful aging with a disability.
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The purpose of this 3-year randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate use of a
community-based wheelchair skills training program (WSTP). Objectives include:
1. Determine the immediate and sustained effects of a WSTP on ability, performance time,
and physical strain.
2. Examine the effects of mediating and moderating variables on ability, performance time,
and physical strain.
3. Examine the effects of a WSTP on safety, community participation, and quality of life.
4. Promote dissemination of WSTP in VA SCI Centers through two key activities: (a) Design
innovative marketing plans to increase participation and promote patient-centeredness
based on patient-perceived benefits. (b) Estimate health care resources needed to add
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Inclusion Criteria:
- SCI for at least 1 year (neurologically stable)
- Level of injury: C6 and below who use manual wheelchair as a primary means of
mobility
- Able to self-propel wheelchair
- Between the ages of 18-75
- Living in the community within 150 miles of the hospital
- Able to follow simple instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Progressive disease (e.g. spinal tumor)
- Extended bedrest for more than 30 days
- Ventilator-dependent
- Any cardiac or respiratory condition that would limit subject's physical performance
- Unstable medical conditions
- Use power wheelchair or scooter as primary means of mobility
- Pregnancy |
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VA Medical Center, Augusta
Augusta, GA 30904
United States
Primary Contact:
Symantha Reenders, PT
Email: symantha.reenders@va.gov
Phone: 706-733-0188
Secondary Contact:
Jill S Ardila, MA
Email: Jill.Ardila@va.gov
Phone: (813) 558-3951 |
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March 15, 2010 |
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