Home workout program aims to boost mental health in spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT05360719
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week group exercise class done over video can improve psychological and social well-being in people with spinal cord injury. The class is tailored for wheelchair users and co-led by someone with lived experience. Researchers will measure changes in mood, self-esteem, pain, sleep, and social participation in 35 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- group tele-exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a convenient, home-based way to improve mood, confidence, and social participation for people with spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (35 people) with no blinding or placebo control. Results may not apply to everyone, and the program may not produce lasting benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Aug 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.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * report a complete or incomplete SCI of ASIA grade A, B, C, or D * living with injury at least 12 months * self-reported ability to elevate shoulder 25% motion * self-report being between 18-75 years of age * self report not currently receiving structured rehabilitation, * cleared by screen by ACSM guidelines for participation * Internet access to participate in virtual classes Exclusion Criteria: * absolute contraindications as identified by ACSM21 * self-report previous hospitalization within a month * self report active pressure ulcer * self report recent osteoporotic fracture * self-report uncorrectable vision loss, * self report preexisting neurological conditions other than SCI
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States
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