Smart Trainer Arm Ergometry Exercise Training in Individuals Post-Stroke

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Status

Completed

Conditions

Stroke

Treatments

Other: Arm ergometer smart trainer cycling program

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT05410600

90REGE000 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

IRB-300009387

Details and patient eligibility

About

The smart trainer ergometer is comprised of an ergometer with foot and hand pedals, and a visual display in front of the user that can show a variety of scenic pathways. The purpose of this study is to examine changes in power output, oxygen consumption, cognitive function, and quality of life after 8 weeks of smart trainer arm ergometry exercise training among individuals with post-stroke limb impairment.

Full description

Individuals with physical disabilities show much lower rates of exercise participation than their able-bodied peers. Much of the reason for the low rates of activity among this population comes from the presence of barriers. Lack of motivation, lack of transportation, lack of accessible facilities and equipment, and cost are all factors that discourage exercise participation among those with disabilities. Based on these factors, there is a need for accessible enjoyable exercise options for people with physical disabilities. The smart trainer ergometer (also known as the Advanced Virtual Exercise Environment Device) is comprised of an ergometer with foot and hand pedals, and a visual display in front of the user that can show a variety of scenic pathways.

In our previous protocol (IRB-300001384) we explored the power output curves of people post stroke compared with non-impaired individuals during one arm versus two arm cycling exercise using the smart trainer arm ergometer. The work demonstrated the potential benefit of interactive exercise for those with physical disabilities. The purpose of this study is to examine changes in power output, oxygen consumption, cognitive function, and quality of life after 8 weeks of smart trainer arm ergometry exercise training among individuals who have a stroke-based limb impairment.

Enrollment

1 patient

Sex

All

Ages

40 to 70 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Males and females post-stroke
Age 40-70 years
Able to use both arms during arm cycling exercise (i.e., able to complete the 10 revolution pre-test)

Exclusion criteria

Younger than 40 and older than 70 years
No movement in one arm or have an injury that prevents safe use of one arm during exercise
Unable to complete the 10 revolution pre-test
Unstable cardiovascular conditions
Unable to understand study directions