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NCT Number: NCT01807728

Training Programs to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of different training programs on outcomes in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). We are interested to see which programs have the greatest impact.

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Key information

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Spinal Cord Diseases Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

South Florida Spinal Cord Injury System, Miami, Florida, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 to 75 years old
  • Use either a power or manual wheelchair as a primary means of mobility (>50% of weekly mobility)
  • Living in the community
  • Must have a non-progressive spinal cord injury
  • Manual wheelchair users must be able to independently propel their wheelchairs
  • Manual wheelchair users score ≤90 on the Wheelchair Skills Training Questionnaire (WST-Q)

Exclusion criteria

  • Cognitive impairment that could interfere with learning

Treatment and study plan

Group 1 Training Program

Other

Up to four group classes which will involve peer interaction, hands on training activities, and interaction with group leader(s).

Group 2 Training Program

Other

Two group classes which will involve peer interaction, hands on training activities, and interaction with group leader(s).

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in quality of life at 1 year

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 Year

    Predict mode of mobility at 1 year post-discharge based on patient characteristics and activity during IPR using a minimum data collection window. Predict ambulatory ability at 1 year post-discharge based on patient characteristics and measures of non-purposeful activity.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in quality of life at 1 month

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 month

    Predict mode of mobility at discharge or 1 month based on patient characteristics and activity during IPR using a minimum data collection window. Predict ambulatory ability at discharge or 1 month based on patient characteristics and measures of non-purposeful activity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Other

Collaborators

  • U.S. Department of Education

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2018
First posted
Mar 8, 2013
Registry last updated
Mar 6, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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