SPIRIT Club exercise platform for adults with chronic brain injury
SPIRIT Club CBI Pathway: A Novel Streaming Platform for Physical Activity and Wellness Promotion for Chronic Brain Injury Survivors
NA · Ohio State University · NCT07169370
This project will test a new SPIRIT Club online exercise section to help adults with chronic brain injury become more active and confident in exercising.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT07169370 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Investigators are partnering with SPIRIT Club to create and refine a dedicated online exercise pathway tailored for adults with chronic brain injury (CBI). They will enroll 60 participants who are at least 9 months post-injury, currently exercise less than 60 minutes per week, can follow simple commands, and meet basic mobility or seated balance requirements. Participants will be randomized so half use the new SPIRIT Club CBI pathway while the other half are monitored for activity, with usability, engagement, and iterative platform improvements tracked in real-world settings. The project is led by Ohio State University with collaboration from NIH and NICHD and involves experts from industry, clinical rehabilitation, and research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (18+) at least 9 months after a brain injury who currently exercise under 60 minutes per week, can follow simple commands, and have sufficient standing, walking, or seated balance as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Not a fit: People who are less than 9 months post-injury, unable to follow simple commands, or with very limited mobility or severe cognitive impairment are less likely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the platform could make it easier and safer for people with chronic brain injury to exercise regularly and feel more confident doing so.
How similar studies have performed: Disability-focused fitness programs like SPIRIT Club have shown promise in other populations, but a CBI-specific online pathway is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older with chronic brain injury (CBI) * At least 9 months post-injury * Is able to able to be able to demonstrate the ability to meet at least one of the following functional mobility scenarios: 1) able to walk with or without an assistive device or with no more than contact guard assist from a caregiver for steadiness checks and proprioceptive support, 2) able to stand up from a chair with no assistance or no more than contact guard assist from a caregiver for steadiness and proprioceptive support, and/or 3) able to maintain steady seated balance in a chair or wheelchair and able to lift at least one limb with minimal assist (\<25%) from a caregiver against gravity * Currently exercising less than 60 minutes per week * Able to follow simple commands * Participant is his/her own legal authorized representative (LAR) or LAR is able to verify they can follow simple commands and participate in study and support consenting and participation processes * Provides confirmation of medical clearance from physician to participate in moderate levels of activity without supervision from a licensed healthcare provider Exclusion Criteria: * Unsafe independent functional mobility observed during the functional mobility screen and no available caregiver/carepartner to facilitate participation in the study and provide assistance while using the SPIRIT Club platform * Being advised by any healthcare provider to avoid or restrict participation in moderate to high-intensity physical activity * Uncontrolled blood pressure, unstable angina, severe joint disease, uncontrolled or untreated dizziness or vertigo, or other medical issue precluding exercises leading to lack of clearance from a physician * \- e.g., * Unable to follow simple commands or persistent post-traumatic amnesia * Presence of expressive aphasia * Lack of fluency in English * Unable to follow simple commands or persistent post-traumatic amnesia * Regular participation (2 or more days per week) in a structured fitness program or platform (e.g., group exercise classes or personal training) * Regular participation (average of 1 or more days per week) in physical therapy services specifically for brain injury rehabilitation
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
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.
Conditions: Chronic Brain Injury, fitness platform, chronic brain injury