NCT05117827Active, not recruiting
Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 15 Sept 2025
Brief summary (registry, in English)
For children who use a power wheelchair, a powered wheelchair standing device (PWSD) may be considered for daily use. A PWSD allows a child to electronically move between sitting and standing and can be driven in either position. Existing published PWSD research in pediatrics is limited to boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).(1, 2) While these studies provide some insights into PWSD use in boys with DMD, they do not reflect PWSD use in children with other conditions. The purpose of this exploratory study is to determine the feasibility of a research protocol exploring use of a PWSD in children who have neurodevelopmental conditions other than DMD.
- Status (registry)
- Active, not recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 4 (actual)
- First submitted
- 1 Nov 2021
- Start date
- 12 Nov 2021
- Primary completion date
- 31 Oct 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
- Diseases
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- NCT number
- NCT05117827
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 4
- From 12 Nov 2021 to the primary completion date, 31 Oct 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other
- Has a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Any reason that it would not be safe for the child to use a PWSD
Who the study is looking for
- Is 5-17 years of age. NOTE: Participants must be under 18 for the duration of the study.
- Diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition resulting in an inability to functionally ambulate.
- Can safely assume and maintain a supported standing position
- Has sufficient upper extremity and function to safely use a PWSD
- Can communicate pain or discomfort through verbalization, vocalization, use of augmented communication, etc.
- Can safely use the PWSD in areas of their home
- Has at least one parent/caregiver who is able to converse in English and actively participate in a device-use education provided in English
- The PerMobil PWSD can be set up to meet the child's specific needs
- Medical Clearance to trial the PWSD
- Participants must reside in Michigan
Age in the registry: 5 years to 17 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Grand Rapids | United States | Unknown status |
This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.