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NCT02592291 Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions

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NCT ID NCT02592291
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Pittsburgh
Condition Spinal Cord Injuries
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 160 participants
Start Date 2019-10-01
Primary Completion 2026-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 12 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
MHealth

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 160 participants in total. It began in 2019-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injury) to improve their wellness and self-management skills compared to those who receive standard of care only.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. 12 years or older. 2. have a diagnosis of a chronic and complex condition such as Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injury, etc. 3. live in a community setting (not within a residential facility that provides care to them). 4. pass all the functional screening tests which include basic usage of a smart phone, and impairment severity assessments Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of severe intellectual disability or severe and persistent psychiatric illness. 2. Failing all the screening tests due to severe impairments that cannot be accommodated by the mHealth system (for patient participants)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Zara Ambadar, Ph.D.

✉ ambadarz@upmc.edu

📞 412-608-6118

Principal Investigator

Andi Saptono, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02592291 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 12 Years or older, studying Spinal Cord Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02592291 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02592291 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ambadarz@upmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02592291 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Pittsburgh, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02592291 clinical trial?

NCT02592291 is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh. The principal investigator is Andi Saptono, Ph.D. at University of Pittsburgh. The trial plans to enroll 160 participants.

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