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CRT therapists
and engineers are experienced in evaluating products
used by persons with disabilities. If your company would
benefit from independent clinical evaluation or collaborative
research and development, CRT can help. Generally, these
initiatives can take three forms:
1. Informal review of a product or prototype involves
discussing a device during a meeting and offering feedback about
potential users, competing products and design input.
2. Independent clinical evaluation involves
providing the device to potential users and measuring the
useability and functional benefits of the product or prototype.
3. Combination of clinical evaluation and development combines
monitored use of a device by potential users with assistance
in design changes to improve the function and commercial potential
of the device.
The informal product review is offered free as a service
to assistive technology designers and manufacturers. Because
of the staff time required for clinical evaluation and research
and development, these initiatives will require a contract
with HHH and the NYS DOH. Costs will depend on staff time,
number of subjects and other associated costs of the testing.
CRT has experience writing Small Business Innovation Research
grants and qualifies as a partner for Small Business Technology
Transfer Research grants. Please contact CRT for additional
information at 845-786-4123
Testing of any Assistive Technology (AT) product will be
considered, however CRT has particular expertise in the following
areas:
- wheelchair cushions and postural supports
-manual and powered wheelchairs
-seats and chairs, mattresses, beds and mattress overlays
-pressure ulcer prevention products
-alternative computer input - hardware and software
-alternative and augmentative communication devices
-environmental control units
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