Physical Activity Training for Wheelchair Users
(WATCH Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of the study is to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes for wheelchair users and identify strategies for achieving sufficient physical activity intensity during bouts of structured physical activity.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is physical activity training safe for wheelchair users?
How is the treatment 'Physical Activity Training for Wheelchair Users' different from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it focuses on intensity-controlled physical activity specifically tailored for wheelchair users, aiming to improve cardiovascular health and physical fitness through structured exercise programs, which is not commonly addressed in existing treatments for this population.25678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Education and Access (EA), Physical Activity Training, Cardiometabolic Health Intervention, Intensity-controlled physical activity training (IPAT), Tailored intensity-controlled physical activity training, IPAT, Structured physical activity intervention for wheelchair users?
Research shows that home-based exercise programs, like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), can be safe and effective for long-term wheelchair users, improving their physical activity levels and fitness. Additionally, interventions that combine exercise with skills training can enhance physical activity, fitness, and confidence in wheelchair mobility.1791011
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kerri A Morgan, PhD
Principal Investigator
Washington University School of Medicine
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who use wheelchairs due to physical disabilities, can consent, speak English, and are able to move at least one arm. Participants should live in the community and not be very active currently—doing less than an hour of moderate exercise a week.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in a 14-week physical activity intervention, either intensity-controlled or independent, to improve cardiometabolic health
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in cardiometabolic health outcomes, including VO2max, body composition, and metabolic blood chemistries
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Education and Access (EA)
- Intensity-controlled physical activity training (IPAT)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Washington University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor