The effects of hybrid cycle exercise training in inactive people with a chronic spinal cord injury.

Completed

• Conditions: paralysis; spinal cord injury; 10041543

• Registration Number: NL-OMON35731
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

- Spinal cord injury
- Physically inactive
- Age: 28-65 yrs.
- Time since injury (TSI): at least 10 yrs.
- Dependent on a handrim propelled wheelchair.

Exclusion Criteria

- Cardiovascular contra-indications for testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
- Severe musculoskeletal complaints of the upper extremities neck or back.
- Progressive disease or psychiatric problem that could interfere with the study.
- Not having enough knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the purpose of the study and the testing methods.
- Plans to start another lifestyle (e.g. become more physically active, diet changes) in the months that the experiment is going on.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study parameter is the physical capacity, expressed by the peak power<br /><br>output, assessed during a peak exercise test in a wheelchair on a motor-driven<br /><br>treadmill.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The secondary outcome measures are: metabolic syndrome, bone mineral density of<br /><br>the disal femur and proximal tibia, tissue viability of the sitting area and<br /><br>interface pressure profile, vascular function, immune function, bowel function,<br /><br>active lifestyle, participation and quality of life.</p><br>