Shepherd Center - A Catastrophic Care Hospital

Here is a list of current studies/initiatives that Shepherd Center is participating in to help increase our understanding of Assistive Technology. These studies are not recruiting volunteers at the present time.

Changes in interface pressure in variable position wheelchairs [358]

Principal Investigators: Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT

Study Description: The purpose of this study was to determine changes in interface pressures between the subject’s body and the support surfaces of a wheelchair as it transitions into different positions. Tilt-in-space, recline and standing positions will be studied using the same wheelchair system (Levo).