Power wheelchair soccer for individuals with physical impairments
Clinical and Psychosocial Impact of Power Wheelchair Soccer for Individuals Presenting With Physical Impairments
This study is testing how playing power wheelchair soccer can improve the physical and mental well-being of people with severe motor impairments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brussels) |
| Trial ID | NCT06259643 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to evaluate the clinical and psychosocial effects of participating in power wheelchair soccer among individuals with severe motor impairments due to neuromuscular lesions. Conducted at a single center, the study will recruit up to twenty participants who use power wheelchairs in their daily lives. Assessments will be performed before, during, and after the soccer season, which runs from November 2023 to June 2024, focusing on both physical load and psychosocial outcomes. Each participant will undergo evaluations every three months, with additional assessments related to the sport's physical demands.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are males and females aged 12 to 50 with severe motor impairments who regularly use a power wheelchair and are committed to a power wheelchair soccer team.
Not a fit: Patients who practice another adaptive sport regularly or have severe cognitive impairments affecting their ability to participate may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life and social engagement for individuals with severe motor impairments.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on adaptive sports have shown positive outcomes, this specific approach to power wheelchair soccer is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a male or female between the ages of 12 and 50. * Presenting with severe motor impairments due to neuromotor and/or musculoskeletal impairment. * Using a power wheelchair in everyday life. * Being part of a power wheelchair soccer team. * Committing to participating in the 2023-2024 season of their sport within the team. Exclusion Criteria: * Practicing another adaptive sport outside of power wheelchair soccer in a regular way (once a week or more). * Occasionally practicing power wheelchair soccer (twice a month or less). * Presenting with severe cognitive impairments affecting understanding of instructions on how to answer questionnaires and undertake tests. * Presenting with contraindications towards the practice of an adaptive sport such as power wheelchair soccer. * Participating in another study at baseline.
Where this trial is running
Brussels
- Neuromusculoskeletal Lab — Brussels, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Louise Declerck, PT
- Email: louise.declerck@uclouvain.be
- Phone: 0476480314
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.