New exercise bike with VR aims to get wheelchair users moving at home

NCT ID NCT07189546

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will develop and test a home-based upper arm exercise bike that works with video instruction and virtual reality apps, designed specifically for wheelchair users. Ten veterans who use wheelchairs will try the system for several weeks. The goal is to see if they find it satisfying and stick with it, which could help overcome common barriers to exercise like lack of transportation and motivation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

upper arm exercise bike with video and virtual reality

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an accessible home exercise option that helps wheelchair users improve physical and mental health.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-stage study with only 10 participants, focused on satisfaction and adherence, not health outcomes. The device may not work for everyone or be widely available.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for EXERGAMING are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••