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2024-05-05 @ 4:52 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:25 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00333762
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-12-03
First Post:
2006-06-02
Brief Title:
Use of Smart Wheelchairs to Provide Independent Mobility to Visual and Mobility Impairments
Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Organization:
VA Office of Research and Development
Study Overview
Official Title:
Use of Smart Wheelchairs to Provide Independent Mobility to Visual and Mobility Impairments
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System SWCS for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module SPAM for manual wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users performing realistic tasks We will combine group trials involving individuals who have a visual impairment but do not have a mobility impairment with several single-case studio involving individuals who have a visual and mobility impairment Our long-term objective is to provide independent mobility to veterans with mobility and sensory impairments
Detailed Description:
There are currently very few mobility options for veterans who have a mobility impairment and visual impairment and this population will grow as the number of older veterans increases The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System SWCS for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module SPAM for manual wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users performing realistic tasks We will combine group trials involving individuals who have a visual impairment and may or may not have a mobility impairment with several single-case studies involving individuals who have a visual and mobility impairment
The key questions that will be addresses by the proposed research are
Can smart wheelchair technology improve performance on realistic navigation tasks for individuals with visual and mobility impairments
Will smart wheelchair technology increase the amount of independent travel by individuals with visual and mobility impairments
Will using a smart wheelchair for an extended period of time diminish a persons ability to operate a traditional wheeled mobility aid
The key questions that will be addresses by the proposed research are
Can smart wheelchair technology improve performance on realistic navigation tasks for individuals with visual and mobility impairments
Will smart wheelchair technology increase the amount of independent travel by individuals with visual and mobility impairments
Will using a smart wheelchair for an extended period of time diminish a persons ability to operate a traditional wheeled mobility aid
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None