Using Smartphones to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Eligible age
18–75 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The overarching goal of this research study is to evaluate a sensor-enabled, just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) strategy to increase and sustain physical activity levels among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in their communities. A primary objective of this study is to evaluate the integration of a JITAI with a web-based physical activity intervention program. We hypothesize that the integration of web-based physical activity intervention program with JITAI will result in significantly higher physical activity levels compared to the standard web-based physical activity intervention program alone. A secondary objective of this study is to extend existing algorithms that use commercial wearable technology to robustly detect physical activity behaviors to facilitate the delivery of tailored just-in-time actionable feedback and physical activity recommendations for individuals with SCI.
Sponsor: Temple University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 18-75 years of age
- ✓ have a traumatic or non-traumatic SCI (classification of neurological level of injury at cervical level 5 (C5) and below)
- ✓ are at least 6-months post-SCI
- ✓ use a manual or a power wheelchair as their primary means of mobility (\>80% of time)
- ✓ can use their arms to exercise
- ✓ show readiness to physical activity as assessed by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- ✓ have experience using a smartphone and smartwatch.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ any secondary complications that medically restrict their activity in any way such as cardiovascular disease, pressure injuries, contractures, and infections
- ✕ are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury.
Where it's recruiting
Philadelphia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05317832 · last updated 2026-06-24