Rowing machine adapted for wheelchair users shows promise for heart health
NCT ID NCT06546891
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an adaptive rowing machine is a safe and enjoyable way for adults who use motorized wheelchairs to improve their heart fitness. Twelve participants completed 12 supervised rowing sessions over seven weeks. Researchers measured changes in cardiovascular endurance, mobility, and quality of life, and also checked if the rower was easy and pleasant to use.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Use a motorized wheelchair for mobility * Able to perform a rowing motion with upper extremities with or without grip aids Exclusion Criteria: * Existing pressure sores * Increasing pain with rowing motion * Unstable angina * Uncontrolled arrythmia * Acute illness with fever * Blood pressure above 180/100 mmHg
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Public Health Research Center
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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Still Hopes Retirement Community
West Columbia, South Carolina, 29169, United States