Virtual Sport for Adults ≥ 50 Years With Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation

Arm/hand function

Online since 30 November 2023, updated 230 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 20 individuals over the age of 50 with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the effect of sport on overall wellbeing. If included, participants will undergo virtual hand cycling, in a group of 5, at home using an application called Zwift, twice per week for 12 weeks. Cycle ergometers will be provided to participants. Along with a facilitator, Zwift will provide participants with visual cues and context for changes in exercise intensity. Final testing of independence, fitness, and quality of life will be performed 12 weeks after the program ends.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 50 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

Time since injury

≥ 12 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

NOT have a history of cardiovascular disease

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

- Participants will undergo virtual hand cycling at home using cycle ergometer and an application called Zwift, twice per week for 12 weeks. - Zwift will provide participants with visual cues and context for changes in exercise intensity. - Final testing will be performed 12 weeks after program ends.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

Bladder health/function

Bowel health

General health

Mental health and psychosocial factors

Standing/walking/mobility

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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