Improving physical activity for individuals with spinal cord injury using smartphones

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research evaluates a sensor-enabled, just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) strategy aimed at increasing and sustaining physical activity levels among individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving a standard web-based physical activity intervention and the other receiving the same intervention combined with JITAI, which provides tailored feedback based on real-time physical activity data. The study will also utilize a micro-randomized trial design to optimize the delivery of feedback and recommendations, while investigating various moderators that may affect outcomes. The goal is to determine if the integration of JITAI leads to significantly higher physical activity levels compared to the standard intervention alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria: Participants with SCI will be included if they are:

* 18-75 years of age
* have a traumatic or non-traumatic SCI (classification of neurological level of injury at cervical level 5 (C5) and below)
* are at least 6-months post-SCI
* use a manual or a power wheelchair as their primary means of mobility (\>80% of time)
* can use their arms to exercise
* show readiness to physical activity as assessed by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
* have experience using a smartphone and smartwatch.

Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they have:

* any secondary complications that medically restrict their activity in any way such as cardiovascular disease, pressure injuries, contractures, and infections
* are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury.

Where it's running

• Temple University
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Shivayogi V Hiremath, PhD — Temple University
• Study coordinator: Shivayogi V Hiremath, PhD
• Email: shiv.hiremath@temple.edu
• Phone: 2152040496

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.