Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Official Title
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Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study

Conditions
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Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida, Development Delay, Genetic Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Power Wheelchair Standing Device


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 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 Exclusion Criteria: Has a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Any reason that it would not be safe for the child to use a PWSD

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 5 Years
Maximum Age: 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Power Wheelchair Standing Device User<br> | Device: Power Wheelchair Standing Device<br>* A power wheelchair standing device is a power wheelchair that allows a child to electronically move between sitting and standing. It can be driven in either position. The Permobil F5 Corpus VS is the specific power wheelchair standing device to be used in this study.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Participation in children | Does using a PWSD increase participation in children who have neurodevelopmental conditions other than DMD? | 2 years | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental/caregiver perceptions | Does using a PWSD influence parental/caregiver perceptions of their child's emotional/behavioral status? | 2 years | 
| Children's perceptions | For children who are able to respond to questions and participate in an interview using either verbal or augmented communication, does using a PWSD influence their own perceptions of their emotional/behavioral status? | 2 years |