New Rear Anti-tip Device for Manual Wheelchairs: Subjective Input (RAD-SI)

What this study is about

The objective of this study is to obtain subjective input from wheelchair service providers and end-users about their experiences with conventional rear anti-tip devices (C-RADs) of manual wheelchairs and the potential usefulness of a new design.

Who can join (things the study team will check)

✅ You may be able to join if…

• at least 18 years of age
• willing to participate
• alert
• co-operative
• able to see and hear the video demonstrations
• able to communicate in English
• have the capacity to provide informed consent
• committed to setting a scheduled time for the study activity Wheelchair service providers:
• Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants who self-identify as being regularly involved in the wheelchair provision process wheelchair users:
• person who has used a manual wheelchair for at least one month caregiving participant:
• spends an average total of at least 2 hours per week with the manual wheelchair user that includes manual wheelchair mobility online survey:
• self-identifies as being regularly involved in the wheelchair provision process

🚫 You may not be able to join if…

• emotional problems that might make participation unsafe or unpleasant

Where this trial is running

• Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Who to contact

Ronald L Kirby, MD · 902-473-3232 · kirby@dal.ca

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06831240.