Effects of different dynamic sitting strategies in wheelchair seating

Biomechanical effects of different dynamic sitting strategies in wheelchair seating

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12389808

Enrollment

Registered

2016-11-18

Start date

2015-05-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-11-20

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Conditions

Lower back pain and pressure ulcers Signs and Symptoms Lower back pain and pressure ulcers

Interventions

The initial settings for the experimental wheelchair forms a 100° angle between the backrest and seat cushion, and a 120° angle between the seat cushion and footrest. The seat cushion is adjusted to a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 20-65 years 2. Able-bodied

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Spinal pathology 2. Musculoskeletal disorder 3. Those who have sought medical treatment for lumbar pain within the previous 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lumbar-pelvic angle is measured using the ultrasound-based motion analysis system over the 20 minutes of each DDS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Interface pressure is measured using the pressure-mapping mats over the 20 minutes of each DDS	—

Countries

Taiwan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 11, 2026