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Clinical Trial

Improving Adherence to Spinal Cord Injury Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study

Contact

Anushua Banerjee abanerjee@sralab.org

Objective

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in physical activity using a customized, interactive exercise app and e-coaching compared to a more traditional exercise app. This study primarily occurs remotely, however, there are three visits to Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖. Participants will complete an initial in-person visit that may last up to 5 hours. Then they will be provided customized exercises to complete over the next 6 months using either the interactive or more traditional smartphone app (randomly assigned). Only two more in-person visits at 3 and 6 months. Up to weekly video conference coaching sessions may be added in the last 3 months. Participation is expected to last 6 months. Participants will receive compensation.

This study is funded by the national Institutes of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, and is a project of the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖. 

Who Can Participate

  • Be at least 1 year post spinal cord injury diagnosis 
  • Age 18-80 years
  • Not meeting SCI exercise guidelines
  • Willing to use study apps on a personal mobile device
  • No surgery or trauma last 3 months
  • Not enrolled in a structured exercise program in the past 3 months

Compensation

Participants will receive $100 after completing a 2-week trial of the app, completion of surveys and a possible interview on their experience.

Age Range

18 - 80

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