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Behavioural Intervention

Adaptive Rowing for Wheelchair Users

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Use a motorized wheelchair for mobility
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Unstable angina
Uncontrolled arrhythmia
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 x a week through study completion, 7-8 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to see if an exercise program using an adaptive rower can help adults who use motorized wheelchairs improve their cardiovascular endurance, mobility, and quality of life. The trial also wants

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who use motorized wheelchairs. Participants should be able to commit to 12 sessions over seven weeks and complete fitness assessments and surveys. Specific inclusion or exclusion criteria are not provided.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of an adaptive rower exercise program on cardiovascular endurance, mobility perception, and quality of life in wheelchair users. It also assesses the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of this intervention.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, potential risks may include muscle soreness or fatigue due to moderate to vigorous activity. Safety will be monitored throughout the study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I use a motorized wheelchair to get around.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have unstable chest pain.
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I have an irregular heartbeat that is not under control.
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I currently have a fever due to an acute illness.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 x a week through study completion, 7-8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 x a week through study completion, 7-8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Six Minute Arm Test
Spinal Cord Injury Functional Inventory basic mobility, motorized wheelchair mobility and resilience subscales
Secondary study objectives
Heart Rate (beats per minute), mean and range at rest, mean and range during rowing
Pain Scale (0-10 visual analog scale) and body location of pain verbalized by participant and recorded by study personnel
Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale-Short (PACES-S)
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Other study objectives
Short Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single Group Intervention Arm - Adaptive RowingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
12 supervised and coached sessions of 10-20 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise using an adaptive rower.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
223 Previous Clinical Trials
120,423 Total Patients Enrolled
Foundation for Physical Therapy, Inc.Industry Sponsor
13 Previous Clinical Trials
498 Total Patients Enrolled
~7 spots leftby May 2025
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