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Adaptive Rowing Seating for Veterans with Limited Trunk Stability

This study is looking at ways to improve adaptive indoor rowing for Veterans who have conditions like spinal cord injuries, stroke, or neurodegenerative disorders that affect their trunk stability. We are comparing a new device, the Adaptive Indoor Rowing Seat, with an older adaptive seating system. The goal is to see if the new seat helps participants move their trunk better, achieve a longer rowing stroke, and generate more power while rowing. This study aims to help Veterans access better exercise options through adaptive sports. We are currently recruiting about 15 participants for this study.

Study design
This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 15 participants. It will compare two different adaptive indoor rowing seats.
What's involved
Participants will be evaluated for trunk movement, rowing stroke length, and power up to 4 weeks after joining the study.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for up to 4 weeks after enrollment to measure primary outcomes.

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NCT07099625

Optimization of Adaptive Rowing Seating

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
VA Office of Research and Development
~15 participants
Updated 2026-07-24 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Adaptive Indoor Rowing SeatPaddle Sport adaptive seating system

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Trunk Movement
Measured over up to 4 weeks after enrollment
+6 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Spinal Cord Diseases
Spinal Cord Injuries
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Cerebrovascular Accident With Associated Sequelae

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Where it's being run

2 sites across 2 states
Minnesota1
Ohio1

Study leadership

  • John M Looft, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Who to contact

John M Looft, PhD
[email protected]
(612) 725-2001
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Non-ventilator dependent paralysis, such as:
central nervous system impairment
spinal cord injuries with single neurological level in the cervical to lumbosacral region
cerebrovascular accident with associated sequelae including but not limited to hemiparesis and spasticity
neurodegenerative disorders including but not limited to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, multiple system atrophy, and parkinsonism
Poor trunk control/stability
Ability of body structure to fit within the limits of AIRS and the rowing system
Either volitional control of lower extremities or response/tolerance to electrical stimulation
Individuals who would be classified as PR2 or PR1 - FISA Para-Rowing Classifications

Exclusion

Veterans will be excluded if they have:
acute illness or injury
active or recent pressure injuries in the last 6 months affecting their ability to safely row (e.g., the coccyx, ischial tuberosity, sacrum, etc.)
Individuals who would be classified as NE or PR3-PD - FISA Para-Rowing Classifications
Flap procedure to address pressure injury less than one year prior
Upper extremity pain that restricts rowing
Surgical procedure within past 6 months that would make the study procedures unsafe (e.g., tendon repairs/transfers, neural decompressions, bony fusions, etc.)
Upper extremity or spine fractures within past 3 months, or longer if remains unstable/not fully healed.
Medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or other conditions that would make the study procedures unsafe pregnancy
Inability to communicate with the study team in real time
Inability to follow simple commands
Unable or unwilling to give consent

What this trial measures

  • Trunk Movementup to 4 weeks after enrollment

    Changes in angular trunk position (degrees) will be captured during a self-selected, moderate pace for 2-5 minutes depending on their ability. They will complete 3 trials of rowing with at least 10 minutes of rest between trials on each seat.

  • Rowing Stroke Lengthup to 4 weeks after enrollment

    Changes in stroke length (cm) will be captured during a self-selected, moderate pace for 2-5 minutes depending on their ability. They will complete 3 trials of rowing with at least 10 minutes of rest between trials on each seat.

  • Power (Watts)up to 4 weeks after enrollment

    Changes in power generation (Watts) will be captured during a self-selected, moderate pace for 2-5 minutes depending on their ability. They will complete 3 trials of rowing with at least 10 minutes of rest between trials on each seat.

  • Custom Usability Itemsup to 4 weeks after enrollment

    Questions study specific to the usability of the indoor rowing seats

  • System Usability Score (SUS) [Brook (1996, 2013)]up to 4 weeks after enrollment

    Widely used measure to assess usability of any technological system. It is a questionnaire based approach that combines subjective ratings and objective metrics to provide a quantitative measure of usability.

  • User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) [(Laugwitz et al 2006, 2008)]up to 4 weeks after enrollment

    A quick and comprehensive assessment tool that allows users "in a very simple and immediate way to express feelings, impressions, and attitudes that arise when experiencing the product under investigation."

  • Usability Metric for User Experience [(Finstad et al 2010)]up to 4 weeks after enrollment

    Usability experience survey