Online self-management program for amputee rehabilitation
Self-management for Amputee Rehabilitation Using Technology (SMART) Program: a Peer Supported mHealth Approach for Rehabilitation After Lower Limb Amputation
This study is testing an online program to see if it can help people aged 50 and older with a lower limb amputation improve their mobility and confidence compared to traditional paper-based education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 82 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT04953364 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online self-management program called SMART for individuals aged 50 and older with unilateral lower limb amputation. The program is designed to help patients improve their mobility and confidence through educational resources delivered via tablets. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the SMART intervention or a control group receiving paper-based education. The study will also document factors affecting the implementation of the program in community settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50 and older with a unilateral lower limb amputation due to diabetes or vascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients with substantial health conditions or those anticipating further surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes for older adults with lower limb amputations.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using eHealth approaches for rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this novel intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Has a unilateral LLA (transtibial or transfemoral) due to diabetes or vascular disease * Received initial casting of their prosthesis within the past 2 years * Be aged ≥ 50 years (85% of adults with LLA) * Self-identifies as being able to speak and read English. * Has access to computer or tablet and internet. * Individuals living in British Columbia or Ontario, Canada. Exclusion Criteria: * Substantial health conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure, diagnosed dementia) * Those anticipating further surgery (e.g. LLA revision) as identified by our study sites' physiatrists * an inability to use a tablet (e.g. using hands for typing).
Where this trial is running
Vancouver, British Columbia
- GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: William C Miller, PhD — The University of British Columbia
- Study coordinator: William C Miller, PhD
- Email: bill.miller@ubc.ca
- Phone: +1 (604) 312-5245
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.