A new study from the University of Michigan College of Engineering is seeking paid participants, age 50+ years. Returning volunteers are welcomed!

Who can participate?
You may be eligible if you are age 50+ and fall into 1 of these groups:

Group 1: Manual wheelchair users

• Including those who use it:
• Part-of-the-time OR full-time
• Able to move through a short, indoor path independently

Group 2: Non-manual wheelchair users

• Must be able to use our loaner manual wheelchair independently

You may be ineligible if you have upper limb loss, injury, or prosthetics; or have significant uncorrected visual or cognitive impairment, or spatial neglect

What is involved?

• One 2-hour study visit to the U-M IOE Building or CDHW (Based on availability)
• Be measured for select measurements, including height, lean, & grip strength
• Move independently through cardboard-wall paths using a manual wheelchair (loaner chair available; rest breaks provided)
• Wear EMG sensors on your dominant arm and shoulder
• Have your movements measured via visual-audio camera recordings
• Answer questions on demographics, wheelchair use, and mobility

Participants are mailed $80 + $15 for travel/parking for completing the study.

Want to learn more?
Email: tabattak@umich.edu Call: (734)764-9965
Visit: https://umhealthresearch.org/#studies/HUM00207743

Study ID: HUM00207743 IRB: Health Sciences and Behavioral Sciences Date Approved: 12/14/2022