Personalized wheelchair cushion for veterans
This study tests a new personalized cushion system for wheelchairs to see if it helps prevent pressure sores and improves comfort. It is designed for veterans who use a wheelchair full time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a veteran
- You use a manual or power wheelchair full time
- You are a patient at the LSCDVAMC Wheeled Mobility Clinic
- You are not pregnant
- You can sit in your wheelchair for at least 4 hours a day
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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