DISABILITY PHYSICAL

This study is testing a special scale built into a bed to help people who use wheelchairs monitor their weight. The goal is to see if having easy access to daily weight readings helps participants stick to a diet and exercise program and lose weight. Researchers will compare weig…

This study is testing a home support program for people on the kidney transplant waitlist who are currently 'inactive' or at risk of becoming inactive. A team of nurses, occupational therapists, and handy workers will visit participants at home over four months to help them overc…

This study is testing whether exercise can help protect the hearts of older breast cancer survivors. Many survivors face increased risk of heart problems after chemotherapy. Researchers will compare a 12-week exercise program to a gentle stretching program in 60 survivors over ag…

This study is testing whether combining two existing home-based care programs can help homebound older adults who feel lonely or isolated. The program, called CAPABLE, involves visits from an occupational therapist, a nurse, and a handyman over four months to help people perform …

This study is testing a personalized, 32-week online exercise program to help people with mobility disabilities become more physically active. Researchers are using a smart trial design to see if adding health coaching calls or live group training helps participants stick with th…

This study is testing a new 8-10 week support program designed for people with disabilities who are also caring for a loved one. The program offers personalized help with resources, self-care planning, and peer support. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and he…

This study is testing whether a short form of online talk therapy can help reduce suicidal thoughts and prevent suicide attempts in adults with physical, vision, or hearing disabilities. Researchers will work with 60 participants who have recently had suicidal thoughts or a suici…

This study aims to understand if a natural pulsation of the spinal cord, which can be seen with ultrasound, is linked to pain levels and disability in people with lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers will enroll 100 patients with this condition to measure their pain, walking abili…

This study aims to understand how stroke recovery is affected by the intensity of rehabilitation therapy. It will follow 213 adults recovering from a stroke to see if having more therapy sessions each day leads to better functional recovery after six months. Researchers will also…