DISABILITY PHYSICAL

This study tests a special bed scale called FIT that automatically tracks weight when a person gets in or out of bed. It aims to help 92 wheelchair users who are overweight or obese lose weight by giving them daily feedback, along with a diet and exercise program. Participants mu…

This study looks at whether a 12-week exercise program can improve heart and muscle function in women over 60 who had chemotherapy for breast cancer. Chemo can sometimes weaken the heart, and exercise might help. Researchers will compare a structured exercise program to a stretch…

This study looks at how well different medical treatments reduce pain after a limb is surgically removed. Researchers will track pain levels at rest and during movement for up to one year in 350 adults. The goal is to find better ways to manage pain and improve daily function.

This study tests whether a program called CAPABLE, when added to regular home-based primary care, can help older adults who feel lonely or isolated. About 450 participants will receive support to improve their ability to do daily activities and reduce pain and depression. The goa…

This study tests whether a home-based exercise program done before surgery can reduce disability and improve recovery. About 900 adults scheduled for major surgery will either follow the virtual training or receive usual care. The goal is to see if getting fitter before an operat…

This study tests a 8-10 week program for caregivers with physical or sensory disabilities who care for a loved one. The program includes help finding resources, personal self-care planning, emergency and end-of-life preparation, and peer support. The goal is to see if it reduces …

This study tests a program called CAPABLE Transplant to help people on the kidney transplant waitlist become active again. It focuses on solving barriers like frailty, depression, or lack of support. The study includes 43 adults and will see if the program improves waitlist statu…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy, delivered over video calls, can reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts in adults with physical disabilities (like vision, hearing, or mobility problems). Researchers will enroll 60 people who have had recent suicidal thoughts or a r…

This study looks at whether the natural pulsation of the spinal cord lining (dura) is linked to symptoms in people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and walking ability in 100 adults aged 18-85, and…

This study aims to understand what helps or hinders play for children with physical disabilities. Researchers will talk to families, then give children Lego robots to build and play with for a few weeks. The goal is to create a complete model of play that doctors and therapists c…

This study follows 10,000 adults aged 18 and older for life to see if simple health measurements can predict how long and how well people age. Researchers will track deaths, diseases, and disabilities to find early warning signs. No treatments or drugs are tested—just observation…

This study follows 213 adults who had a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation and are in inpatient rehab. Researchers want to see if patients with this type of stroke have different recovery needs and if more intense rehab (3-5 sessions daily) leads to better function at six month…

This study compares cinematic virtual reality (VR) to traditional lectures for teaching medical students how to care for older adults with complex health needs. About 100 medical students will participate, with some using VR to experience realistic patient scenarios. Researchers …

This study looks at the best ways to help people with physical disabilities stay active using home exercise videos and health coaching. Over 32 weeks, 257 participants will try different support options, like one-on-one coaching or group classes, based on how well they are doing.…