Improving health and social participation for people with disabilities post-COVID
Official title: Feasibility of ENGAGE to Address Social Isolation Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Run by University of Illinois Chicago · NCT05792852 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called ENGAGE to see if it can help reduce social isolation and improve community involvement for people with disabilities who have been affected by COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 21 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05792852 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who self-identify as disabled, report difficulties with social participation, and live in a community setting.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe communication impairments that limit their ability to express interest in participation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This community-based feasibility study examines the ENGAGE intervention aimed at reducing social isolation among people with disabilities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on recruitment, retention, adherence, and satisfaction with the intervention, while also assessing preliminary effects on social participation. The study seeks to refine the intervention protocol based on findings to prepare for a larger efficacy trial. By adapting ENGAGE, originally designed for stroke survivors, the study aims to meet the diverse needs of a broader range of individuals with disabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance social participation and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities who have been affected by social isolation.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in its adaptation for a broader range of disabilities, similar interventions have shown promise in addressing social isolation in specific populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as disabled * Report problems with social participation * Speak English * Live in a community setting Exclusion Criteria: * Severe communication impairment limiting ability to verbally indicate interest in participation
Where it's running
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University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joy Hammel, PhD — University of Illinois Chicago
- Study coordinator: Joy Hammel, PhD
- Email: hammel@uic.edu
- Phone: (312) 996-3513
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.