Status:

RECRUITING

Improving Adherence to Spinal Cord Injury Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone Technology and E-coaching

Lead Sponsor:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Conditions:

Spinal Cord Injuries

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this research is to increase physical activity among individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) through a customized, interactive smartphone-based health app and e-coaching using three ph...

Detailed Description

This study will investigate the effect of a low-cost, multi-component, individualized, and adaptive telehealth program on (1) adherence to exercise guidelines by community-dwelling adults with spinal ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Phase 1
  • Individual with diagnosis of SCI, formal or informal caregiver of an individual with an SCI, or clinician that regularly sees individuals with SCI
  • 18-80 years of age
  • English-speaking
  • Willing to download the study apps

Exclusion

  • Phase 1
  • Severe visual or cognitive problems that would affect the ability to complete the study
  • Does not own, or is unable to use a smartphone
  • Inclusion Criteria: Phase 2 and 3
  • Individual with diagnosis of SCI, complete (only paraplegia) or incomplete, cervical C3- C4 and below
  • 18-80 years of age
  • English-speaking
  • Use a wheelchair as primary means of mobility or walk with or without assistive equipment
  • At least 1-year post-SCI
  • Not adhering to SCI-specific exercise guidelines as ascertained by self-report or during structured phone interview
  • Interested in increasing exercise levels
  • Ownership of a smartphone that can be used for the study and has a data plan
  • Willing to successfully download and learn to use the study apps
  • Able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures, including multiple in person follow-up visits

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 2 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05424172

Start Date

November 2 2022

End Date

August 31 2026

Last Update

April 20 2025

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611