Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Development of a Socially Connected Exercise System for Wheelchair Users
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
Exergaming
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Brief Summary
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 exerci...
Detailed Description
Veterans who use wheelchairs are often prescribed physical activity (PA) in an effort to manage weight and improve cardiovascular health and function however few wheelchair users are currently meeting...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- has adequate upper limb strength and function to operate an arm ergometer
- has obtained physician clearance to conduct moderate to vigorous exercise
- has room in their home or residence to accommodate the ParaCycle and internet connection
Exclusion
- 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
- likely to experience clinically significant autonomic dysreflexia and/ or orthostatic hypotension in response to exercise
- any other conditions that the persons primary care physician deems is a contraindication to participation in arm ergometry exercise stress testing or moderate to vigorous exercise
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 16 2026
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07189546
Start Date
February 16 2026
End Date
October 31 2027
Last Update
September 24 2025
Active Locations (1)
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15240