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New app aims to boost exercise in wheelchair users through social support

NCT ID NCT05764135

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Spinal cord injury (SCI) at least 1-year post-injury; 2. . Use a wheelchair (including wheelchairs that are manual, electric or electric scooter) as their primary mobility mode; 3. Greater than 18 years of age; and 4. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not fluent in conversational English; 2. Any health condition that would suggest inability to complete requirements of this study; and 3. Does not have access to computer, tablet, or other device that does not have capability for Zoom video calls or downloading the SCI-Lynx mobile application.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Spinal cord injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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