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Fall Prevention Among People With Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters

Development and Validation of a mHealth Fall Management Program - Phase III

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether the iROLL-O+ app helps prevent and manage falls better than fall safety information from the CDC’s STEADI program. It is for adults with a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis (MS) who use a wheelchair or scooter every day. The study also looks at confidence in doing daily tasks.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Are 18 or older.
  • Have a spinal cord injury or MS, a disease that affects the brain and nerves.
  • Can move between seats or surfaces on your own or with a little to moderate help.
  • Cannot walk 25 feet or more.
  • Have fallen at least once in the past 3 years.
  • Have a care partner who can help you practice physical skills.
  • Have access to a smartphone or iPad.
  • Have a steady internet connection.

Who can't join

  • Have had an MS flare-up in the past 30 days.
  • Cannot stay upright for 1 hour.
  • Have trouble with memory or thinking, shown by a score of 10 or higher on the Short Blessed Test.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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).

Study sites (1)

IL