NCT06587607 VR Mindfulness Training for Veterans With SCI
| NCT ID | NCT06587607 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development |
| Condition | Spinal Cord Injury |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 10 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
This study involves delivering a mindfulness program that was developed for Veterans called VA Compassionate Awareness Learning Module (VA CALM) to Veterans with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to develop accommodations to make the VA CALM program more accessible for those with SCI. It will involve delivering the unmodified curriculum to a group of Veterans with SCI first to determine what areas need accommodations, working with a group of stakeholders to develop appropriate accommodations, and then delivering 1-2 modified modules via virtual reality to evaluate whether using virtual reality was feasible and acceptable for this program.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * Diagnosis of spinal cord injury with incomplete or complete tetraplegia based on AIS score OR incomplete or complete paraplegia based on AIS score. * Endorses chronic pain lasting 3 months; * age 18+ years * Access to high-speed internet * Endorse being (at least) minimally proficient on the computer (eg, able to check emails, read the news, etc.); be able, either independently or with caregiver support, to get online for virtual meetings and don/doff VR equipment * Able to speak clearly and independently to participate in focus group interviews. Exclusion Criteria: -Individuals unable to consent for research or medical care are ineligible to participate.
Contact & Investigator
Hilary Touchett, PhD MSN BSN
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06587607 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Spinal Cord Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06587607 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06587607 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hilary.touchett@va.gov for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06587607 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06587607 clinical trial?
NCT06587607 is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development. The principal investigator is Hilary Touchett, PhD MSN BSN at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.