Active Studies

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

Join Our New HERL Registry 2.0!

View HERL Registry Flyer

Dual Studies

• View Pressure Injury Technology-Phase 1 Laboratory Trial
• View 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 Commode
  • Watch the PPAL Recruitment Video
• 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
 

[Focus Groups] 

• View Design and Development of the Simplified Accessible Vehicle and Robotic (SAVER) Wheelchair

[Studies]

• View Assessing the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique (CATT) Instrument. 
  • Watch the CATT Video.
• View Advancement of a New Variable-Compliance Socket and Frame System
• View Ear Stimulation to Enhance Learning
• View Omnidirectional Mobility Platform for Wheelchair Users

[General Participant Information]

• View HERL VA Study Payment Guide
• View Participant Certificate VA Form 10091

OTHER

[Indiana University] 

• View Robotic Assistive Mobility and Manipulation Platform (RAMMP) Providing Independence for People with Disabilities- Focus Group

[PM&R]

• View Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills
•  View Mobile App for Recipients of Service from a Support Coordination Organization
• View Mobile Health App for Military Service Members or Veterans with SCI and their Caregivers

UPCOMING/On Hold

[Pitt Studies]

• View Airport Use Manual Wheelchair: Focus Group
• View HERL Town Transportation Video Game A Pilot Study to Assess User Experience

Completed

 [Pitt Studies]

• View Interview for Power Wheelchair Users to Provide Feedback on Everyday Challenges

[VA Studies]

• View Powered Personal Transfer System (PPTS): Focus Group