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Adapted Table Tennis for Disabilities

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Ho…
NCT07671807 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

In recent years, sports participation among individuals with disabilities has increased, driven by medical advancements, growing societal awareness, and improved accessibility. However, a significant proportion-about 60%-still do not engage in regular physical activity, often due to limited awareness and environmental barriers. Organizations like the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have played a key role in promoting disability sports, as evidenced by the growth in Paralympic participation from 400 athletes in 1960 to an expected 4,400 in 2024. Physical activity offers both physical and psychological benefits for people with disabilities, including improved cardiovascular health, motor function, and emotional well-being. Although adapted table tennis is a promising, accessible sport for this population, research on its health effects remains limited. This study aims to evaluate

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 to 75 years who hold a disability identification certificate issued by the Taiwan government and have been assessed by a physician and a professional coach as suitable for participating in adapted table tennis, with a willingness to take part in the study; Participants must respond "No" to all questions in the first section of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+ 2024 edition) or, if they respond "Yes" to one or more questions in the first section, must respond "No" to all questions in the second section. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases or relevant neurological history. * Hearing impairment. * Cognitive dysfunction. * Individuals with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders who are unable to comply with the assessments. * Individuals with color vision deficiencies or visual impairments. * Pregnant women (self-reported). * Individuals who have undergone lower limb musculoskeletal surgery or experienced musculoskeletal injuries within the past 6 months. * Individuals with a history of significant head trauma. * Individuals unable to comply with the testing schedule. * Individuals advised by a physician to avoid moderate to high-intensity exercise or those deemed unsuitable for physical activity.
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What it tests

  • Adapted table tennis training
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Where

1 site
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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