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Phase III Trial Opens: Live Telehealth Exercise vs Standard Programs for Cardiometabolic Risk in Wheelchair Users — What Clinicians Need to Know

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14 May 2026

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New randomised trial examines whether live telehealth exercise training can improve cardiometabolic outcomes in wheelchair users compared to standard self-guided programs. The 24-week study targets key metabolic markers including HbA1c, insulin, and cholesterol in 132 participants.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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