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Mobile Manual Standing Wheelchair for SCI
NCT04668326 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are particularly prone to complications from excessive sitting, because many are not able to stand without support. Excessive sitting after SCI is believed to contribute to pressure injuries, pain, osteoporosis, joint stiffness, spasticity, and worsening bowel and bladder function. The VA has developed, patented, and licensed a mobile manual standing wheelchair (MMSW), and the investigators believe the key feature of being able to wheel around while in a standing position will dramatically change how paralyzed Veterans function in their home and community. If this expanded utility is realized, persons with SCI may naturally spend more time standing and less time sitting. To test these ideas, Veterans with SCI will be randomized to using one of two manual standing wheelchairs at home and in the community for two months.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Manual Standing Wheelchair
- DEVICE Mobile Manual Standing Wheelchair
Study Locations (2)
California
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA — Palo Alto
Minnesota
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN — Minneapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04668326
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04668326 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Manual Standing Wheelchair is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04668326 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Minnesota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04668326 about?
NCT04668326 is a clinical study titled "Mobile Manual Standing Wheelchair for SCI". People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are particularly prone to complications from excessive sitting, because many are not able to stand without support. Excessive sitting after SCI is believed to contribute to pressure injuries, pain, osteoporosis, joint stiffness, spasticity, and worsening bowel ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04668326?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2023-05-01. Estimated completion is 2026-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04668326 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04668326?
The interventions under investigation include: Manual Standing Wheelchair (DEVICE), Mobile Manual Standing Wheelchair (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04668326?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04668326 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California, Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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