Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters
Key facts
- Where
- Urbana, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Disability Participation and Quality of Life (DPQOL) LaboratoryUrbana, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Trial code
- NCT07167680
- Record updated
- 11 May 2026
- Original description
The research team is conducting a study to determine if a fall prevention program designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs and scooters can help people better prevent and manage falls compared to the standard of care.Read full original descriptionShow less
Development and Validation of a mHealth Fall Management Program - Phase III
The research team is conducting a study to determine if a fall prevention program designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs and scooters can help people better prevent and manage falls compared to the standard of care.
This study will compare two groups of participants:
1. One group will use the iROLL-O+ app, which offers personalized fall prevention tools and strategies. 2. The other group will receive fall prevention information from a well-known program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), called STEADI, which stands for Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries.
This study includes adults living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who use a wheelchair or scooter every day. The research team aims to determine which approach is more effective in reducing falls and improving confidence in performing daily activities.
Inclusion: 18 years old or older; History of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI); Able to transfer independently or with minimal to moderate assistance; Unable to walk 25 feet or more; Have experienced at least 1 fall in the past three years; Have a care partner to assist the participant when practicing physical skills; Have access to a smartphone/iPad; Have a stable internet connection.
Exclusion: Multiple sclerosis exacerbation in the past 30 days, or are unable to remain in an upright position for an hour; Impaired cognition (a score of 10 or above on the Short Blessed Test).