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Official title Wheelchair User Physical Activity Training Intervention to Enhance Cardiometabolic Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06013046
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of the study is to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes for wheelchair users and identify strategies for achieving sufficient physical activity intensity during bouts of structured physical activity.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 years or older
- Has a physical disability requiring the use of a wheelchair (includes manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motor-assisted wheelchairs, and...
- Ability to attend weekly exercise sessions in person
- Ability to independently move one or both upper extremities
- Has participated in no more than 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week in the past month
You likely can't join if
- Determination by their physician to be medically unstable
- Has had cardiovascular complications within the past year or unstable heart disease
- Currently receiving medical treatment for an acute injury
- Presence of a stage IV pressure injury
- Currently pregnant or suspect pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Has a physical disability requiring the use of a wheelchair (includes manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motor-assisted wheelchairs, and electric scooters)
- Ability to attend weekly exercise sessions in person
- Ability to independently move one or both upper extremities
- Has participated in no more than 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week in the past month
- English-speaking
- Able to provide informed consent
- Ability to complete a valid V02max score with 2 attempts
- Determination by their physician to be medically unstable
- Has had cardiovascular complications within the past year or unstable heart disease
- Currently receiving medical treatment for an acute injury
- Presence of a stage IV pressure injury
- Currently pregnant or suspect pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include St Louis, Missouri, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.