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NCT Number: NCT05117827

Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Communication Disorders Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Development Delay Genetic Disease Genetic Diseases, Inborn Learning Disabilities Mental Disorders Motor Neuron Disease Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Malformations Neural Tube Defects Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Spina Bifida Spinal Cord Diseases Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Dysraphism Spinal Muscular Atrophy Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

5 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Grand Valley State University

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49501, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Power Wheelchair Standing Device

Device

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Participation in children

    Time frame: 2 years

    Does using a PWSD increase participation in children who have neurodevelopmental conditions other than DMD?

Secondary outcomes

  1. Parental/caregiver perceptions

    Time frame: 2 years

    Does using a PWSD influence parental/caregiver perceptions of their child's emotional/behavioral status?

  2. Children's perceptions

    Time frame: 2 years

    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?

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Grand Valley State University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2027
First posted
Nov 11, 2021
Registry last updated
Sep 15, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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