Simulator Based Powered Mobility Training of Children With Special Needs
Powered Mobility Training of Children With Special Needs: Conventional Versus Simulator-based Practice
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Brief Summary
This study compared conventional powered mobility practice to simulator based practice of children with special needs aged 6-18 years.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started May 2018
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2018
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 15, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 15, 2020
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 24, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 28, 2020
CompletedAugust 28, 2020
August 1, 2020
2.2 years
August 24, 2020
August 27, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Powered Mobility Program- Assessing change from Baseline to End of intervention
This is an evaluation that has up to 34 items that assess the driving skills of powered wheelchair users. Each skill can receive a score of 0-5. The higher the score the better. The total sum of all skills is divided by the number of skills tested and an average score ranging from 0-5 is recorded.
This outcome measure is done at baseline and after 12 weeks of practice.
Assessment of Learning Powered Mobility Use- Assessing change from Baseline to End of intervention
This is an evaluation that has 8 levels of 5 skills. It assess the level of powered mobility driving in areas that the PMP does not- cognitive, emotional, social. Each of the 5 skills receives a score of 1-8. The sum of all skills scores is divided by 5. The score can be between 1-8. A higher score is better.
This outcome measure is done at baseline and after 12 weeks of practice.
The Israel Ministry of Health Proficiency Test- Assessing change from Baseline to End of intervention
This is an evaluation that assess 7 powered mobility skills. The driver needs to succeed 4/5 times each skill in order to pass test. Each of the 7 skills receives a score of 1,3,5. The sum of all skills is divided by 7 and the average score is recorded 1-5. The higher the score the better.
This outcome measure is done at baseline and after 12 weeks of practice.
Study Arms (2)
Powered Mobility Training Simulator
EXPERIMENTALPowered mobility simulator- the McGill Immersive Wheelchair Simulator (MiWe) was developed for adults. In a previous study the simulator was found valid for use with children. Participants were provided a laptop, joystick and the software program- MiWe- to practice at home or school
Training with Powered Wheel Chair
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants were provided with a powered wheelchair to practice at home or school
Interventions
Two groups of participants- 18 in each- were provided with either a simulator or powered wheelchair. Both groups were tested at baseline for powered mobility level. Both groups the practiced at home or school for 12 weeks, 4 times a week for at least 20 minutes. Both groups returned and underwent another evaluation to assess powered mobility level after 12 weeks of practice.
Training with Powered Wheel Chair
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Children with a physical disability that are not proficient powered mobility driver
- Children that can use a joystick
You may not qualify if:
- Children with visual accuracy limitations that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lens;
- Children who have a severe intellectual and developmental disability as defined by the Israel Ministry of Welfare's index for intellectual and developmental disabilities and reported by parents; Children that have a unstable medical conditions that prevent them from participating in powered mobility training (e.g., epilepsy)
- Children that can operate a powered wheelchair via switches or a scanning device.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Alyn Pediatrics Rehabilitation Hospital
Jerusalem, Israel
Related Publications (1)
Gefen N, Archambault PS, Rigbi A, Weiss PL. Pediatric powered mobility training: powered wheelchair versus simulator-based practice. Assist Technol. 2023 Sep 3;35(5):389-398. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2084183. Epub 2022 Jun 23.
PMID: 35737961DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
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Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Naomi Gefen, M.A.
Alyn Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Naomi Gefen, Deputy Director General, Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 24, 2020
First Posted
August 28, 2020
Study Start
May 1, 2018
Primary Completion
July 15, 2020
Study Completion
July 15, 2020
Last Updated
August 28, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
There is no plan to make individual participant data available to other researchers.