Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The research team is conducting a study to determine if a fall prevention program designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs and scooters can help people better prevent and manage falls compared to the standard of care. This study will compare two groups of participants: 1. One group will use the iROLL-O+ app, which offers personalized fall prevention tools and strategies. 2. The other group will receive fall prevention information from a well-known program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), called STEADI, which stands for Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries. This study includes adults living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who use a wheelchair or scooter every day. The research team aims to determine which approach is more effective in reducing falls and improving confidence in performing daily activities.
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 18 years old or older.
- ✓ History of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
- ✓ Able to transfer independently or with minimal to moderate assistance.
- ✓ Unable to walk 25 feet or more
- ✓ Have experienced at least 1 fall in the past three years.
- ✓ Have a care partner to assist the participant when practicing physical skills.
- ✓ Have access to a smartphone/iPad.
- ✓ Have a stable internet connection.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Multiple sclerosis exacerbation in the past 30 days, or are unable to remain in an upright position for an hour.
- ✕ Impaired cognition (a score of 10 or above on the Short Blessed Test).
Where it's recruiting
Urbana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07167680 · last updated 2026-05-11