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Evaluation of the PPAL

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllAlicia Koontz
NCT07221552 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This research study is being conducted to better understand the impact of the PPAL assisted toileting device. The PPAL consists of a powered, height-adjustable commode chair with integrated transfer boards. The system is designed to allow users to assist with their own transfers to and from the bed or chair to the PPAL for toileting, with minimal manual assistance from caregivers. Users who require assistance with transfers, and their caregivers, have a high likelihood of experiencing injury during transfers. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the PPAL bedside commode in a home setting to better understand the impact of the device during a six-week at-home trial. Participants will be asked to schedule a home visit with the research team to screen their home, answer questions, and observe the participant's current transfer methods to their toilet or commode to ensure that both the

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Toileter Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or above * Weighs 300 pounds or less and is able to fit within the dimensions of the PPAL - Has difficulty with getting on or off a toilet or commode at any point in a typical 24-hour period * Resides in either a home, independent living residence, assisted living or extended care residence * Able to maintain sitting balance independently (without human assistance) for at least 2 minutes * If sitting for longer than 2 minutes (with or without assistance), does not get dizzy or lightheaded * Residence is able to accommodate the PPAL in the Bedroom or designated space. Toileter Exclusion Criteria: * Ventilator users * Free of acute medical events within the last 3 months * Had Stage 2 or greater pressure ulcer within the last 3 months * Upcoming planned medical procedures or surgeries in the next 3 months. Caregiver Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or above * Formal/paid or informal/unpaid caregiver for the patient participant (toileter) who provides toileting assistance at least 3 days per week Caregiver Exclusion Criteria: -Physical limitations that prevent caregiver from manually assisting with PPAL transfer or from maneuvering the PPAL around the end-user's residence
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What it tests

  • PPAL
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Where

1 site
University of Pittsburgh: Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Pittsburgh, United States
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