Spinal cord injury study asks: what exercise program would you actually do?
NCT ID NCT06578780
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study asks 30 adults with spinal cord injury about their exercise habits and what they would want in a physical activity program. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to learn what helps people start and keep exercising. The goal is to design better exercise programs for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help design exercise programs that better meet the needs of people with spinal cord injury, potentially improving participation and health outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is about gathering opinions, not testing a treatment, so no direct health benefit is expected.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Any adults with spinal cord injury interested in participating in this study.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * adults (≥18 years) with spinal cord injury * able to converse and read in English Exclusion Criteria: * presence of cognitive impairment that prevents adhering to the study protocol
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wellness, Health and Research Facility (WHARF)
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States
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