Development of a mechanism that uses the restoring force of springs to lift the casters of a wheelchair to avoid the casters from getting caught on steps.

Development of a mechanism for climbing over steps for wheelchairs

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-jRCT1010240010

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-25

Start date

2024-04-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Decline in walking ability

Interventions

Set three positions to grip the hand rim, and rotate the hand rim by changing the grip position.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy people who have agreed to participate in this research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Active infection Fever more than 37c

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Traction force measured by a force gauge attached to the rear of the wheelchair	—

Contacts

Public ContactTakeshi Tsuruga

Hokkaido University of Science

tsuruga@hus.ac.jp+81-11-688-2235

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026