Health Program for Spinal Cord Injury (LLS Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)

Use a manual or power wheelchair for mobility at least some of the time

Must not have

Cognitive impairment that significantly limits their ability to give informed consent, participate in the intervention, or complete study assessments as determined by an inability to correctly answer questions demonstrating study comprehension

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, end of intervention (8 weeks after baseline), follow up (4 months after end of intervention )

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to create a program to improve the health of people with spinal cord injuries as they age. It will test the effectiveness of the program in a controlled study and evaluate how it improves physical,

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who are aging with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Specific criteria to join the study aren't provided, but typically participants would need to meet certain health conditions related to their SCI.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a new group intervention program called 'Living Longer and Stronger with SCI' designed to improve physical, psychological, and social health in people with SCI. It's compared against a control group in a randomized controlled trial.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is not a drug or medical device trial, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be emotional or psychological impacts from participating in the group intervention that will be monitored.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have a spinal cord injury due to trauma.

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I use a wheelchair for moving around, at least occasionally.

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I have had a spinal cord injury for 15 years or I am over 45.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I understand the study and can make decisions about my care.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, end of intervention (8 weeks after baseline), follow up (4 months after end of intervention )

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, end of intervention (8 weeks after baseline), follow up (4 months after end of intervention )

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, end of intervention (8 weeks after baseline), follow up (4 months after end of intervention ) for reporting.