Can a phone app get people with spinal cord injury moving?

NCT ID NCT05424172

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app and e-coaching can help people with spinal cord injury stick to exercise guidelines. About 50 participants will use either a basic or interactive app, and those who struggle may get extra coaching. The goal is to find the best way to boost exercise adherence and improve fitness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: smartphone app and e-coaching
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, low-cost way to help people with spinal cord injury exercise more consistently, improving their health and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early proof-of-concept study, so results may not apply to everyone. The app and coaching may not work for all participants, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPINAL CORD INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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