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| 90SI5014-01-00 | Other Grant/Funding Number | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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| Department of Health and Human Services | FED |
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The objective of this research study is to assess the effectiveness of an independent transfer training program (ITTP), and to determine methods which may increase overall success of an online training program.
Up to 200 individuals will be recruited for this research study. Investigators will recruit individuals who use a wheelchair for the majority of their mobility (over 40 hours per week), have the ability to transfer independently (may use equipment like sliding boards), use a seated pivot to transfer, and speak English as a primary a language. This study will be accessed entirely online and participation is expected to last approximately one year. Subjects will be randomized into three groups; one group that will receive transfer training immediately with no follow up, one group that will receive the transfer training immediately with 1 month and 6 month follow up, and one group that will receive the transfer training after 6 months. The transfer training program itself will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
After obtaining informed consent, participants in the first two groups will complete baseline questionnaires. They will then receive the transfer training program.
Participants in the third group (a wait-list control group) will complete the baseline questionnaires and be contacted one month later to complete a transfer assessment instrument questionnaire. They will then wait 5 months. After this period, participants will complete the baseline questionnaires a second time, and then receive the transfer training.
After completing the transfer training, all groups will be contacted immediately post training to complete additional questionnaires to assess the effectiveness of the remote transfer training program. Participants in the 2nd and 3rd group will be contacted 1 month and 6 months post-training to complete additional questionnaires.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Immediate Training (no follow up) | Experimental | Individuals may decide to participate in the research study training program, but not in any follow up questionnaires. This group will have immediate access to the independent transfer training materials. They will complete data collection measures embedded in the transfer training program, including demographics, Online Learning Readiness Scale (OLRS), Moorong Self Efficacy Scale (MSES), Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS), Transfer Assessment Instrument Questionnaire (TAI-Q), and the Wheelchair User Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI). |
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| Immediate Training (with follow up) | Experimental | Individuals may decide to participate in the research study, but do not want to be randomized. After consent is obtained, these individuals will be directed immediately to the baseline questionnaires (see above) before and after the independent transfer training. Participants may also be asked to complete a user satisfaction survey. |
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| Randomized Training | Experimental | Individuals may decide to participate in the research study and agree to be randomized. These individuals will be immediately randomized into an immediate or a wait list control group. The immediate will receive the independent transfer training program after completing the baseline questionnaires. The wait list control group will wait approximately 6 months before receiving the independent transfer training program. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Independent Transfer Training | Behavioral | Independent Transfer Training Program: ITTP training starts with an overview and self-evaluation using the transfer assessment instrument questionnaire (TAI-Q) followed by three core modules: wheelchair setup, body setup, and flight/landing. Wheelchair setup includes factors such as the angle and distance of the wheelchair to the transfer surface, removing barriers, applying the brakes, and height of the transfer. Body setup involves positioning one's body for an optimal transfer and covers foot, hip, arm and hand positions. Flight/landing discusses how to achieve a smooth and controlled transfer, the head-hips relationship, use of transfer device, and safe landing. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Transfer Assessment Instrument Questionnaires (TAI-Q) | We will assess the mathematical difference in assessments from baseline to follow-up. | This measure is collected at baseline, pre- training, during the training, as well as at the 1 month and 6 month follow ups. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Wheelchair Users Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI) | We will assess the mathematical difference in assessments from baseline to follow-up. | This measure is collected pre- training, as well as at 6 month follow up. |
| Change in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Physical Function with Mobility Aid |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Michael Boninger, MD | University of Pittsburgh | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | 15206 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 34090854 | Derived | Rigot SK, DiGiovine KM, Boninger ML, Hibbs R, Smith I, Worobey LA. Effectiveness of a Web-Based Direct-to-User Transfer Training Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Apr;103(4):807-815.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.05.007. Epub 2021 Jun 4. |
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The American Institutes for Research (AIR) will have access to the de-identified questionnaire data and will participate in the private Facebook forum. Requests from AIR to access the data will be made to the Principal Investigator.
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Supporting information will be shared with collaborators per data sharing agreement guidelines.
Contact a study team member for access criteria.
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| Type | Date | Date Unknown |
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| Release | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| Unrelease | Apr 17, 2026 |
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| Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
This is a randomized single blind study.
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Subjects will be choose to be in one of three groups: one group will receive transfer training immediately with no follow up, one group will receive the transfer training immediate with a 1 month & 6 month follow up, and one group that will be randomized to either receive the transfer training immediately or to receive the transfer training after a 6 month wait (with follow ups).
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We will assess the mathematical difference in assessments from baseline to follow-up. |
| This measure is collected pre-training and at the 6 month follow up. |
| Change in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Satisfaction with Social Roles & Activities | We will assess the mathematical difference in assessments from baseline to follow-up. | This measure is collected pre-training and at the 6 month follow up. |
| Change in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities | We will assess the mathematical difference in assessments from baseline to follow-up. | This measure is collected pre-training and at the 6 month follow up. |