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Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills

This study is looking at how well remote training helps people improve their manual wheelchair skills. You would either receive one-on-one virtual coaching sessions with a peer coach (Intervention A) or access to educational videos (Intervention B). The study aims to see if your ability, confidence, and performance with wheelchair skills improve after training, measured at 6 months. To join as a coach, you must be at least 18, use a manual wheelchair independently, and have a non-progressive spinal cord injury (SCI). The current status of this study is unclear, and it plans to enroll 132 participants.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 132 participants into different training groups, including one with remote feedback and a waitlist control group.
What's involved
If you are a trainee in Intervention A, you would have 6 weekly virtual Zoom meetings, each lasting about 30 minutes, with the option for 2 makeup sessions. If you are in Intervention B, you would have access to about 3 hours of educational videos for 8 weeks.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcomes of the study will be measured at 6 months after training.

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NCT06295146

Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalBasic science
University of Pittsburgh
~132 participants
Updated 2026-04-14 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Intervention A: 1-on-1 wheelchair skills training by a peer coachIntervention B: Training via educational videos

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Capacity, confidence, and performance of wheelchair skills will improve following training
Measured over 6 months

Conditions

Wheelchair
Paraplegia
Spinal Cord Injury
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Pennsylvania1

Study leadership

  • Lynn Worobey, PhD/DPT · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Pittsburgh

Who to contact

Lee Tempest, BS
[email protected]
412-232-9326
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

At least 18 years old
Non-progressive SCI
Able to speak and read English
Reside in the community
Independently use a manual wheelchair for at least 50% of mobility
At least 18 years old
Non-progressive SCI
Able to speak and read English
Reside in the community
Independently use a manual wheelchair for 50% of mobility
Access to an Internet-ready device with video capabilities.
Access to a spotter for practicing wheelchair skills
Desire training for at least 5 of the 16 skills targeted by the training program

Exclusion

none

What this trial measures

  • Capacity, confidence, and performance of wheelchair skills will improve following training6 months

    Compare the results of the Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire (WST-Q) between groups. The WST-Q is a self report measure of capacity (ability to complete), confidence, and performance (frequency of completing) wheelchair skills. The WST-Q will measured for each of 16 skills targeted in the training and a total score for each domain will be calculated.