Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills (NCT06295146)
Improving Manual Wheelchair Skills Through Remote Training
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of remote manual wheelchair skills training program. First, peer coaches will be enrolled and trained. Then, trainees will be enrolled into one of three interventions: intervention with remote feedback (Group 1), and a wait list control group (Group 2).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Intervention A: 1-on-1 wheelchair skills training by a peer coach (OTHER)
- Intervention B: Training via educational videos (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 232-9326
Email: tempestml@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Wheelchair clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.