Understanding the effects of perceived injustice on recovery after spinal cord injury
The Impact of Injustice Appraisals on Psychosocial Outcomes Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Longitudinal Study
This study looks at how feeling treated unfairly affects recovery for people, both civilians and veterans, who have recently had a spinal cord injury.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT04964362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how perceptions of injustice impact psychosocial outcomes in individuals who have recently sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI). It will track both civilians and veterans over the first year post-injury to assess the longitudinal effects of these appraisals. By employing qualitative methods, the study seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how feelings of injustice influence recovery and rehabilitation. The ultimate goal is to inform the development of targeted interventions that address these perceptions and improve rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have acquired a spinal cord injury within the past six months and are undergoing their first inpatient rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients with spinal cord injuries that do not involve neurological impairment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new treatment approaches that enhance recovery and psychosocial well-being for patients with spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting injustice appraisals in this context, the study aims to fill a significant gap in understanding and intervention development.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Have acquired a spinal cord injury (SCI) in the past 6 months * Admitted for first inpatient rehabilitation hospitalization Exclusion Criteria: * SCI without neurological impairment
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kimberley Monden, PhD — University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kimberley Monden, PhD
- Email: kmonden@umn.edu
- Phone: (612)-625-2661
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.