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

NCT ID NCT07189546

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

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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

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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.

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Participants

About 10 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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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.

Who is studied

Wheelchair users who have only the use of their arms for exercise

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * uses a wheelchair * medically stable (e.g. not currently undergoing rehabilitation or treatment for a medical problem) * has only the use of their upper limbs for exercise * lives within one hour driving time from the research center * has adequate upper limb strength and function to operate an arm ergometer * has obtained physician clearance to conduct moderate to vigorous exercise * has room in their home or residence to accommodate the ParaCycle and internet connection Exclusion Criteria: * history of fractures or dislocations in the upper extremity from which the participant has not fully recovered * upper limb pain or injury that interferes with the ability to perform aerobic exercise * recent hospitalization for any reason (within the past three months) * history of coronary artery disease, coronary bypass surgery or other cardiorespiratory events or conditions * likely to experience clinically significant autonomic dysreflexia and/ or orthostatic hypotension in response to exercise * any other conditions that the persons primary care physician deems is a contraindication to participation in arm ergometry exercise stress testing or moderate to vigorous exercise

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Locations

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

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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