Free therapy clinic aims to help spinal cord injury patients regain independence

NCT ID NCT04457206

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluates a free, student-run occupational therapy clinic for uninsured or under-insured adults with spinal cord injury or disease. Participants attend group sessions and one-on-one therapy covering bowel/bladder management, community mobility, and advocacy. Researchers measure changes in self-efficacy, daily performance, and overall health to see if the clinic helps people better manage their condition.

What this could mean

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Active substance: occupational therapy program (group and one-on-one sessions)
What this could lead to: If effective, this clinic model could improve self-management and daily function for uninsured people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-site study without a control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a medical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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SPINAL CORD INJURIES

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Locations

Washington University

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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