Program to enhance wellness for people with mobility disabilities
Official title: Tele-wellness Program for People With Disabilities: Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition To Optimize Resilience (MENTOR)
Run by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · NCT06560619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a wellness program that helps people with mobility disabilities improve their health through mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition over eight weeks.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06560619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older living in the United States with self-reported physical disabilities or mobility limitations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a physical disability or mobility limitation, or those living outside the United States, may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The MENTOR program is an 8-week wellness initiative designed to improve the health and well-being of individuals with mobility disabilities in the United States. It focuses on three core areas: mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition, providing participants with personalized health coaching and access to fitness and nutrition experts. The program is conducted virtually, ensuring accessibility, and includes the provision of necessary exercise equipment. Participants will complete surveys to assess the program's effectiveness and their experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the physical and mental well-being of individuals with mobility disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Other programs focusing on similar holistic approaches have shown positive outcomes, indicating potential success for this initiative.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Lives in the United States * People 18 years or older * A self-reported physical disability/mobility limitation (or use an assistive device such as an ankle foot orthosis, cane, walker, scooter, or wheelchair). * Have internet access and a mobile device (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop) to attend sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years old * Living outside of the United States * No physical disability/mobility limitation * No internet access
Where it's running
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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alex Wong — Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- Study coordinator: Alex Wong
- Email: wwong@sralab.org
- Phone: 3122381742
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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.