Movement-to-Music exercise program for wheelchair users with cardiometabolic risks
Examining the Effects of Live Telehealth Exercise Training on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Wheelchair Users
This study is testing a 24-week exercise program that uses music to see if it can help wheelchair users improve their heart and metabolic health better than regular exercise videos.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 132 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | Radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT05606432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a 24-week Movement-to-Music exercise program designed to improve cardiometabolic health factors in adult wheelchair users. Participants will undergo baseline assessments to measure various health metrics and will be assigned to either an instructor-led exercise group or a self-guided control group using standard exercise videos. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Movement-to-Music program against traditional exercise methods in reducing risk factors such as waist circumference, triglycerides, and blood pressure. A follow-up phase will assess the sustainability of health improvements over an additional 12 weeks.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who use a wheelchair as their primary means of mobility and have at least two cardiometabolic risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are medically unstable, unable to use their arms for exercise, or have high-level tetraplegia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the cardiometabolic health of wheelchair users, reducing their risk of related health complications.
How similar studies have performed: While similar interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes, this specific approach using Movement-to-Music is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. full-time or part-time use of a wheelchair device (manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, electric scooter) self-reported as the primary means of mobility 2. ≥ 2 cardiometabolic risk factor(s), 3. no contraindication to exercise as approved by a physician's medical clearance to exercise 4. age ≥18 years 5. able to use arms to exercise 6. obtaining \< 90 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week in the last month 7. not enrolled in a structured exercise program in the past 6 months 8. able to converse and read in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. medically unstable to perform home exercise as determined by their physician 2. high-level tetraplegia and unable to use arms to exercise 3. no internet access was determined via self-report and internet speed test.
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- The University of Alabama at Birmingahm — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jereme Wilroy, PhD — The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Jereme Wilroy, PhD
- Email: jdwilroy@uab.edu
- Phone: (205) 934-0355
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.