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A guiding hand: could peer support transform life after disability?

NCT ID NCT06941233

Symptom relief Sponsor: Susan Magasi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a 12-month remote peer navigator program can improve social support, health, and community participation for people who recently acquired a physical disability and are transitioning back to community living. Participants will be paired with a trained peer navigator who helps them identify barriers, set goals, and plan actions, while receiving ongoing social support. The study compares outcomes like self-efficacy and emotional support between those receiving the intervention and a control group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 12-month remote peer navigator intervention providing mentoring, support, and guidance through goal setting and action planning.
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a scalable way to improve social support, self-efficacy, and community reintegration for people adjusting to new physical disabilities.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on self-reported outcomes, which may not reflect objective improvements. The intervention's success depends on the quality of peer navigators and participant engagement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1) Self-identify as a person with physical disability due to a neurological condition, including SCI, stroke, TBI, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease (according to the American Community Survey 6-Items), 2) onset of disability within the last 6 months, 3) transitioned to community living in the past 4 months, 4) able to speak, read and understand English, 5) own or have regular access to either a smartphone (Android or iOS operating system), tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with internet access. 6) adults 18 years of age or older, 7) able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1) Cognitive, sensory, or physical functional limitations that interfere with effective use of the OP-ENS - CL app.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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