NCT06295146 Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills
| NCT ID | NCT06295146 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh |
| Condition | Wheelchair |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 132 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 132 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-30.
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Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of remote manual wheelchair skills training program. First, peer coaches will be enrolled and trained. Then, trainees will be enrolled into one of three interventions: intervention with remote feedback (Group 1), and a wait list control group (Group 2).
Eligibility Criteria
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
Contact & Investigator
Lynn Worobey, PhD/DPT
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06295146 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Wheelchair. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06295146 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06295146 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tempestml@upmc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06295146 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06295146 clinical trial?
NCT06295146 is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh. The principal investigator is Lynn Worobey, PhD/DPT at University of Pittsburgh. The trial plans to enroll 132 participants.