New Rear Anti-tip Device for Manual Wheelchairs: Subjective Input (RAD-SI)

Launched by NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY · Feb 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "New Rear Anti-tip Device for Manual Wheelchairs: Subjective Input" aims to gather feedback from wheelchair users, caregivers, and wheelchair service providers about their experiences with traditional rear anti-tip devices on manual wheelchairs. These devices help prevent wheelchairs from tipping over backwards, and the study is exploring a new design that could be more effective. This trial is important because it seeks to understand how these devices can better meet the needs of those who use or support manual wheelchairs, particularly individuals with conditions like amputation, stroke, or spinal cord injury.

To participate in this study, individuals must be at least 18 years old, able to communicate in English, and willing to take part in scheduled activities. Wheelchair users should have experience using a manual wheelchair for at least one month, while caregivers should spend a significant amount of time assisting the wheelchair user. Participants will engage in online surveys and video demonstrations to share their insights. It's also important to note that individuals with emotional issues that could affect their participation may not be eligible. If you're interested in contributing to the development of better wheelchair safety devices, this trial could be a great opportunity!

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• All participants:
• • at least 18 years of age
• • willing to participate
• • alert
• • co-operative
• • able to see and hear the video demonstrations
• • able to communicate in English
• • have the capacity to provide informed consent
• • committed to setting a scheduled time for the study activity
• Wheelchair service providers:
• * Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants who self-identify as being regularly involved in the wheelchair provision process wheelchair users:
• * person who has used a manual wheelchair for at least one month caregiving participant:
• * spends an average total of at least 2 hours per week with the manual wheelchair user that includes manual wheelchair mobility online survey:
• • self-identifies as being regularly involved in the wheelchair provision process
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • emotional problems that might make participation unsafe or unpleasant