Take Control of Falls and Reclaim Your Confidence!
Falls and near-falls shouldn’t be “just part of life” when you use a wheelchair or scooter full-time. Yet right now, 7 out of 10 of us fall at least once every 6–12 months, and almost every existing fall-prevention program was designed for people who walk!
That changes now — because of YOU.
Researchers have created iROLL-O+, the first mobile-health fall prevention and management program built exclusively for full-time wheelchair and scooter users. This national study will prove whether iROLL-O+ works better than the CDC’s respected STEADI program (originally designed for walking older adults).
Your participation in this clinical study will directly shape the future of fall prevention for everyone in our community and there is no travel at all - this can be done from home!
Are You Eligible?
You may qualify if you meet ALL of these criteria:
18 years old or older
Diagnosed with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Able to transfer independently or with minimal to moderate assistance
Unable to walk 25 feet or more (wheelchair/scooter is your primary mobility)
Have experienced at least 1 fall in the past three years (including tips, drops, or falling while transferring)
Have a care partner (family member, friend, or aide) who can assist you when practicing physical skills at home
Have access to a smartphone or iPad (iOS or Android)
Have a stable internet connection
You would NOT be eligible if you:
Had an MS exacerbation in the past 30 days or cannot remain upright in your chair for about an hour
Have significant cognitive impairment (score of 10 or higher on the Short Blessed Test)
If You Qualify, You’ll Get
FREE access to one of two fall-prevention programs (including the brand-new, personalized iROLL-O+ app designed just for us)
One-on-one virtual coaching from therapists who truly understand wheelchair and scooter life
Exercises, transfer techniques, wheelie skills, fall-recovery strategies, and confidence-building tools tailored to YOU
Compensation for your time - $180
The satisfaction of helping create evidence-based solutions that doctors and rehab centers will actually use for years to come
If you’re interested in learning more, you can email dpqol-lab@illinois.edu or visit the University of Illinois website HERE.
