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Multi-Speed Ergonomic Wheelchair Trial

VA Office of Research and Development
NCT IDNCT05776030ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

30

Study length

about 2.7 years

Ages

18+

Locations

1 site in MN

About this study

This trial is testing a new wheelchair design that offers multiple gear ratios to improve shoulder ergonomics and reduce pain in manual wheelchair users. The goal is to trial how different gear settings affect propulsion efficiency and develop a system with adjustable gearing for various terrains.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Use Multi-Speed Ergonomic Wheelchair
  • 2.Use Single Speed Ergonomic Wheelchair
Primary goalMobility-Related ADL - Multispeed Wheelchair, Independency

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low6%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: Mobility-Related ADL - Multispeed Wheelchair, Independency, Mobility-Related ADL - Multispeed Wheelchair, Timed (seconds), Mobility-Related ADL - Usual Wheelchair, Independency, Mobility-Related ADL - Usual Wheelchair, Timed (seconds)

Devices

assistive

Body systems

Neurology