This trial is enrolling 80 participants with chronic neurological diagnoses (including spinal cord injury) to test the effect of the Drivkraft method on wheelchair skills. If included, participants will receive 15 half-days of either wheelchair school training with therapists and peer mentors, or conventional rehabilitation of similar intensity. Final testing of wheelchair skills will be performed after 2 months.
Type
Details
- Participants will receive either wheelchair school training with physiotherapists and peer mentors to learn the Drivkraft method or conventional rehabilitation of similar length and intensity. - Final testing of wheelchair skills will be performed after 2 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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