Personalized training programs using a smart bike for older adults with mobility issues
Cycling for Improved Health: Development and Evaluation of TRIVEL's Smart Bike Training Prescription Programs
NA · Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal · NCT06386536
This study is testing a smart bike to see if personalized training programs can help older adults with mobility issues improve their physical health and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Montréal, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT06386536 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to develop and validate personalized training programs for older adults experiencing decreased mobility using a Semi-Reclining Intelligent Stationary Bike prototype. Participants will engage in ten training sessions, five with the intelligent bike and five with a conventional stationary bike, to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the training programs. The intelligent bike utilizes artificial intelligence to prescribe tailored training based on individual pedaling data, while also evaluating lower limb function. The study will document preliminary effects on physical health, perceived well-being, and quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 and over with impaired standing mobility due to aging or stable chronic illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients with severe heart or lung conditions, cognitive impairments, or those unable to pedal on a stationary bike may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mobility and quality of life for older adults with mobility limitations.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies using technology for personalized exercise prescriptions have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being aged 50 and over * Having impaired standing mobility associated with aging and/or a stable chronic illness (\> 6 months; controlled health condition, no change in medication, routine medical follow-up ; no emergency consultation episode). * Being able to walk without human assistance for short distances * Being able to tolerate 90 minutes of activities with rest. * Being able able to come to the research center for 13 visits, twice a week. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with or at high risk of having a heart or lung condition (thoracic surgery, angina, myocardial infarction, uncontrolled high blood pressure, shortness of breath at rest). * Being unable to pedal on a seated stationary bike. * Having active treatments, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy. * Having moderate and severe cognitive problems (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score≤ 21/30).
Where this trial is running
Montréal, Quebec
- L'Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal — Montréal, Quebec, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sylvie Nadeau, PhD — Université de Montréal
- Study coordinator: Sylvie Nadeau, PhD
- Email: sylvie.nadeau@umontreal.ca
- Phone: 514-343-6111
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.
Conditions: Aging, Mobility Limitation