Improving heart health in spinal cord injury with home gaming
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a home-based virtual reality gaming program can improve heart health in people with spinal cord injury who use a wheelchair. It may help you become more active and reduce heart disease risk.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a spinal cord injury classified as ASIA level A, B, C, or D.
- You must use a wheelchair for at least 75% of getting around outside your home.
- You must be currently getting little to no moderate or strenuous exercise (like sports or recreational activities).
- You must not have heart problems like chest pain or a heart attack in the past year.
- You must be able to lift your arms above 45 degrees and not have severe arm pain or stiffness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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