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Can a new rowing seat help veterans with paralysis row freely?

NCT ID NCT07099625

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two adaptive indoor rowing seats designed for Veterans who have limited trunk stability due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative conditions. Participants will try both seats during short rowing sessions, and researchers will measure trunk movement, stroke length, power, and usability. The goal is to find a seat that allows full-stroke rowing, opening up a full-body exercise option that may improve physical and social well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Adaptive indoor rowing seats (AIRS V2 and Paddle Sport adaptive seating system)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better adaptive rowing equipment that helps Veterans with limited trunk stability engage in full-body exercise, improving physical and mental well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage device comparison with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The on-market comparator seat is discontinued, which may limit relevance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-ventilator dependent paralysis, such as: * central nervous system impairment * spinal cord injuries with single neurological level in the cervical to lumbosacral region * cerebrovascular accident with associated sequelae including but not limited to hemiparesis and spasticity * neurodegenerative disorders including but not limited to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, multiple system atrophy, and parkinsonism * Poor trunk control/stability * Ability of body structure to fit within the limits of AIRS and the rowing system * Either volitional control of lower extremities or response/tolerance to electrical stimulation * Individuals who would be classified as PR2 or PR1 - FISA Para-Rowing Classifications Exclusion Criteria: * Veterans will be excluded if they have: * acute illness or injury * active or recent pressure injuries in the last 6 months affecting their ability to safely row (e.g., the coccyx, ischial tuberosity, sacrum, etc.) * Individuals who would be classified as NE or PR3-PD - FISA Para-Rowing Classifications * Flap procedure to address pressure injury less than one year prior * Upper extremity pain that restricts rowing * Surgical procedure within past 6 months that would make the study procedures unsafe (e.g., tendon repairs/transfers, neural decompressions, bony fusions, etc.) * Upper extremity or spine fractures within past 3 months, or longer if remains unstable/not fully healed. * Medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or other conditions that would make the study procedures unsafe pregnancy * Inability to communicate with the study team in real time * Inability to follow simple commands * Unable or unwilling to give consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multiple sclerosis multiple system atrophy neurodegenerative disease palsy Paresis parkinsonian disorder spinal cord disorder spinal cord injury stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebrovascular accident with associated sequelae Neurodegenerative disorders Spinal cord diseases Spinal cord injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

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