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Human Factor Validation of Pediatric Mobility Device

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Disability Physical
Interventions
Device: Device, patient mobility, powered
Registration Number
NCT03714256
Lead Sponsor
Permobil, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to validate the user interface of a pediatric power mobility device by establishing that the product is safe and effective use for the intended users.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to validate the user interface of a pediatric power mobility device by establishing that the product is safe and effective use for the intended users. The human factors validation study will be conducted in children with mobility impairments as categorised by Hays (1987) in the age range of 6 months to 36 months under realistic use conditions.The study is an open label, un-blinded, non-randomized study which consists of one visit.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
33
Inclusion Criteria

Primary users:

  • Informed consent signed by parents or guardian
  • Aged 6-36 months
  • Unable to mobilize independently for exploratory play and peer interaction, as categorized by Hays (1987)
  • Adequate trunk and head control to remain upright in the device, including regain head control
  • Adequate hand/ arm (distal) control to reach for objects in front of them

Secondary users:

  • Signed informed consent
  • Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist or parent/guardian of the child included in the test
Exclusion Criteria
  • Primary users:

    • Weight >16 kg/35 Ibs
    • Length >100 cm/39 In
    • Children that lack head control in such a severe manner that they cannot regain control if it is lost
    • Children who do not show awareness of or respond to toys, objects, sounds and/or people in their environment
    • Any other reason, if in the opinion of the investigator, the individual user is not appropriate, or suitable for participation in the test.

Secondary users:

  • Hearing/vision loss or limited cognitive skills impacting the ability to take instructions and perform the tasks of the test
  • Ability to understand oral and written English as product labelling will in this Human Factor validation test only be available in English
  • Any other reason, if in the opinion of the investigator, the individual user is not appropriate, or suitable for participation in the test

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Children 18 - 36 monthsDevice, patient mobility, poweredDevice, patient mobility, powered: Usability of the pediatric mobility device by both parent/guardian and occupational/physiological therapist, performed according to instructions for use at a one time occasion.
Children 6-17 monthsDevice, patient mobility, poweredDevice, patient mobility, powered: Usability of the pediatric mobility device by both parent/guardian and occupational/physiological therapist, performed according to instructions for use at a one time occasion.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cumulative Number of Use Errors Associated With the Usage of the Device According to LabellingOne day

The tasks in this Human factors validation test, that will be performed by the users are: charge battery and disconnect it, adjust seat and table height, adjust the speed, place the child in device, adjust cushion and other support. The summary of identified errors, captured through observation and interview, will be counted and define the primary outcome

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Oregon State University

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Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Belmont University

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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