In-wheel Suspension Study for Manual Wheelchair Users

STUDY BASICS

Do you have a spinal cord injury which occurred at least one year ago and use a manual wheelchair full time (30+ hours per week)? You may be able to participate in a study to examine how in-wheel suspension in manual wheelchairs changes vibrational exposure and how this impacts pain and fatigue. This study involves 2 in-person visits and 12-weeks of in-wheel suspension use. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to examine how in-wheel suspension in manual wheelchairs changes vibrational exposure and how this impacts pain and fatigue. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• You have a spinal cord injury which occurred at least one year ago
• You use a manual wheelchair full time (more than 30 hours per week)
• You use a manual wheelchair with 24” or 25” quick-release wheels
• Your Wheelchair does not have in-frame suspension elements
• You weigh under 265 pounds (weight limit of suspension wheels)
• You have moderate chronic neck and/or back pain

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• 2 visits
• 12-weeks of at-home in-wheel suspension use