Can a smartphone app help people with spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy take control of their health?
NCT ID NCT02592291
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 43 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a mobile health app system can help people with chronic conditions like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or traumatic brain injury improve their self-management skills and wellness. About 160 participants will use the app for one year, while others receive standard care. Researchers will track changes in self-management, quality of life, and medical outcomes like hospital visits.
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University of Pittsburgh
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What this could mean
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Active substance
mobile health app system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a smartphone app helps people with chronic conditions better manage their own health and reduce hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 160 participants, and it measures self-reported outcomes, which may not prove the app works for everyone. The app may not lead to clear medical improvements.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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