Can a smartphone app help people with spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy take control of their health?
NCT ID NCT02592291
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 43 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a mobile health app system can help people with chronic conditions like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or traumatic brain injury improve their self-management skills and wellness. About 160 participants will use the app for one year, while others receive standard care. Researchers will track changes in self-management, quality of life, and medical outcomes like hospital visits.
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
mobile health app system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a smartphone app helps people with chronic conditions better manage their own health and reduce hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 160 participants, and it measures self-reported outcomes, which may not prove the app works for everyone. The app may not lead to clear medical improvements.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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