Development of a Socially Connected Exercise System for Wheelchair Users
ConditionExergaming
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorVA Office of Research and Development
About this trial
Physical activity (PA) levels among Veterans who use wheelchairs is very low despite the importance of PA in improving overall physical and mental health. Wheelchair users face many barriers to exercise above that of the general population including lack of transportation to PA facilities and programs, social support, motivation and access to accessible fitness equipment and knowledgeable trainers. Home-based fitness products involving access to live and on-demand video instruction and virtual reality applications have become widely popular and beneficial for increasing fitness and motivation among able-bodied individuals during the pandemic however they are not accessible or tailored to the needs of wheelchair users. Therefore, the goal of this project is to develop a home-based upper arm exercise bike that will be compatible with video based instruction and virtual reality real-world riding apps that offer social components and motivational features.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
uses a wheelchair
medically stable (e.g. not currently undergoing rehabilitation or treatment for a medical problem)
has only the use of their upper limbs for exercise
lives within one hour driving time from the research center
Disqualifiers
history of fractures or dislocations in the upper extremity from which the participant has not fully recovered
upper limb pain or injury that interferes with the ability to perform aerobic exercise
recent hospitalization for any reason (within the past three months)
history of coronary artery disease, coronary bypass surgery or other cardiorespiratory events or conditions
Trial population
Wheelchair users who have only the use of their arms for exercise
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
10 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: Paracycle Users
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Satisfaction
Overall reactions to the device on a scale that ranges from 0 (frustrating) to 9 (satisfying).
Time frame
After 6 weeks (Trial end)Secondary outcomes
1
Adherence Rate
Number of sessions performed during the study period expressed as a percentage of the total number of sessions expected (18).
Time frame
After 6 weeks (Trial end)2
Retention Rate
Number of participants who complete the study expressed as a percentage of the total number of participants enrolled in the study.
Time frame
After 6 weeks (Trial End)Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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