DISABILITY PHYSICAL

This study tests whether a seated Tai Chi and Qigong program, done at home via videos, can improve cardiometabolic health, stress, and sleep in women aged 35-64 who use mobility aids. Participants are randomly assigned to either the Tai Chi program or a health education video gro…

This study tests a special bed scale that automatically weighs wheelchair users when they get in and out of bed. The goal is to help them lose weight by providing daily feedback, combined with a lifestyle program. About 92 adults who use wheelchairs and are overweight or obese wi…

This study tests whether a 12-week adapted table tennis program can improve physical and mental health in adults with disabilities. Forty participants aged 18-75 will take part in weekly 2-hour group sessions led by a professional coach. The researchers will measure changes in mu…

This study tests whether a program called CAPABLE, when added to regular home-based primary care, can help older adults who feel socially isolated or lonely. Researchers will work with 450 homebound seniors to see if the program improves their daily function, reduces pain and dep…

This study tests a program called CAPABLE Transplant, where an occupational therapist, nurse, and handy worker visit people at home over 4 months. The goal is to help kidney transplant candidates who are currently inactive on the waitlist become active again, and to improve their…

This study follows 350 adults who have had a limb amputated to see which medical treatments work best for pain. Researchers will measure pain at rest and during movement over one year. The goal is to find more effective ways to manage pain and improve quality of life after amputa…

This study tests a home-based program of exercise, nutrition advice, and breathing exercises before surgery to see if it reduces disability three months after the operation. Half of the 902 participants will follow the program using an online platform, while the other half will r…

This study is testing a type of talk therapy, called Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention, delivered via video call. The goal is to see if it can reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts in adults with physical disabilities affecting vision, hearing, or mobility…

This study tests whether an 8-10 week program can improve well-being for caregivers with disabilities. Participants will get help finding resources, making self-care plans, preparing for emergencies, and connecting with peers. The goal is to reduce stress, burden, and depression …

This study looks at whether a 12-week structured exercise program can improve heart and muscle health in breast cancer survivors aged 60 and older who had chemotherapy. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either supervised exercise training or a yoga and stretching pr…

This observational study will enroll up to one million adults to understand how health, environment, and lifestyle affect aging and disease. Researchers will link participants' clinical data with information from public records, such as pollution and social factors, to create a d…

This study will follow 1,000,000 adults aged 18 and older for the rest of their lives. Researchers will collect health measurements and track who develops diseases, becomes frail, or dies. The goal is to find which tests best predict how well people age, so doctors can one day of…

This study looks at how technology, like LEGO robots, can help children with physical disabilities play. Researchers will ask parents and kids about what helps or hinders play, then let children play with robots or conventional toys. The goal is to create a complete model of play…

This study tests whether cinematic virtual reality (VR) is more effective than traditional lectures for teaching medical students about geriatric care. One hundred students at Ohio University will be randomly assigned to either VR training or a lecture. The VR group will experien…

This study looks at whether the natural pulsation of the spinal cord is linked to pain and disability in people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spine). Researchers will measure pain, function, and MRI images in 100 adults aged 18-85. The goal is to better understa…

This study is testing different combinations of recorded exercise videos, health coaching, and live training sessions to see which approach helps people with physical disabilities stay physically active over 32 weeks. About 257 participants will wear a Fitbit to track their steps…

This study follows 213 adults recovering from a first ischemic stroke to see if the intensity of inpatient rehabilitation (high vs. moderate) affects their functional recovery at six months. It also compares people whose stroke was linked to atrial fibrillation with those whose s…