Mobile health system for managing chronic health conditions

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 study evaluates a mobile health system designed to assist individuals with chronic and complex health conditions, such as spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy, in improving their self-management skills. Participants will use mobile applications to receive reminders for self-care routines, report health issues, and track symptoms, while clinicians will have access to a portal for monitoring and communication. The goal is to enhance wellness and prevent complications through better self-management compared to standard care. The study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of this innovative approach in a community setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 12 years or older.
2. have a diagnosis of a chronic and complex condition such as Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injury, etc.
3. live in a community setting (not within a residential facility that provides care to them).
4. pass all the functional screening tests which include basic usage of a smart phone, and impairment severity assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of severe intellectual disability or severe and persistent psychiatric illness.
2. Failing all the screening tests due to severe impairments that cannot be accommodated by the mHealth system (for patient participants)

Where it's running

• University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Andi Saptono, Ph.D. — University of Pittsburgh
• Study coordinator: Zara Ambadar, Ph.D.
• Email: ambadarz@upmc.edu
• Phone: 412-608-6118

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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.