The studies page is maintained by William Schoy, our Research Participant Advocate.
Please direct any study interest/inquiries to william[dot]schoy[at]pitt[dot]edu | 412-822-3715
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Dual Studies
- Pressure Injury Technology-Phase 1 Laboratory Trial
- Pressure Injury Technology-Phase 3 Laboratory Trial
Pitt Studies
- View flyer for Transportation Board Game as a Teaching Tool
- View flyer for Clinical Limits of Use Tools (CLOUT) Off-Road Mobility Devices
- View flyer for Field Trial: Development and evaluation of the PPAL Bedside
- View flyer for Volunteers Needed for a 3D Scanning Study on Prosthetic Arm Design
- View flyer for Trial of a Van Accessible Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging Station
VA STUDIES
- HERL VA Study Payment Guide
- Participant Certificate_VA Form 10091
- [VA Focus Group] Design and Development of the Simplified Accessible Vehicle and Robotic (SAVER) Wheelchair
- [VA Study] Assessing the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique (CATT) Instrument. Watch the video.
- [VA Study] Advancement of a New Variable-Compliance Socket and Frame System
- [VA Study] Ear Stimulation to Enhance Learning
- [VA Study] Omnidirectional Mobility Platform for Wheelchair Users
OTHER
- [Indiana University] Robotic Assistive Mobility and Manipulation Platform (RAMMP) Providing Independence for People with Disabilities- Focus Group
- [PM&R] Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills
- [PM&R] Mobile App for Recipients of Service from a Support Coordination Organization
- [PM&R] Mobile Health App for Military Service Members or Veterans with SCI and their Caregivers
UPCOMING/On Hold
- [Pitt Focus Group] Airport Use Manual Wheelchair: Focus Group
- [Pitt Study] [HERL Town Transportation Video Game A Pilot Study to Assess User Experience]
Completed
- [VA Study Focus Group-Duvall] Powered Personal Transfer System (PPTS): Focus Group
- [Pitt Study] Interview for Power Wheelchair Users to Provide Feedback on Everyday Challenges