New app aims to boost exercise in wheelchair users through social support
NCT ID NCT05764135
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called SCI-Lynx designed to help people with spinal cord injury connect with others who have similar exercise goals. Over one month, 33 participants used the app to find exercise buddies, set goals, and track progress. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and whether it improves social support and confidence for physical activity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SCI-Lynx mobile application
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could provide a new way for people with spinal cord injury to find exercise buddies and increase physical activity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 33 participants and no control group. The app may not lead to lasting changes in activity or social connection.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States