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Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability
Sponsor: Desin LLC
Summary
This mixed-methods usability study evaluates the effectiveness of the Obi Gen 3 robotic feeding device in meeting user needs among providers, caregivers, and patients. Participants will complete a one-week trial using Obi in home, school, or community settings, followed by feedback surveys and optional interviews. The study seeks to validate that the device design meets usability requirements prior to broader deployment.
Official title: Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability in Providers, Caregivers & Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-05-10
Completion Date
2025-10-31
Last Updated
2025-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
One-week trial of Obi Medical device, which provides robotic assistance with feeding to persons with upper extremity impairments who are unable to self-feed in the traditional manner using utensils
This study explores the stakeholders' experiences in recommending and using Obi. Stakeholders/Participants include: 1. Persons with disabilities or conditions which prevent them from successfully using their upper extremities (UE) to self-feed independently 2. Caregivers of the persons with disabilities described above 3. Providers (OT, SLP, PT, ATP, etc.) who provide services to persons with disabilities
Locations (1)
Desin, Llc
Jacksonville, Florida, United States