Using Smartphones to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

Description

The overarching goal of this research study is to evaluate a sensor-enabled, just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) strategy to increase and sustain physical activity levels among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in their communities. A primary objective of this study is to evaluate the integration of a JITAI with a web-based physical activity intervention program. We hypothesize that the integration of web-based physical activity intervention program with JITAI will result in significantly higher physical activity levels compared to the standard web-based physical activity intervention program alone. A secondary objective of this study is to extend existing algorithms that use commercial wearable technology to robustly detect physical activity behaviors to facilitate the delivery of tailored just-in-time actionable feedback and physical activity recommendations for individuals with SCI.

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries

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Study overview

The overarching goal of this research study is to evaluate a sensor-enabled, just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) strategy to increase and sustain physical activity levels among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in their communities. A primary objective of this study is to evaluate the integration of a JITAI with a web-based physical activity intervention program. We hypothesize that the integration of web-based physical activity intervention program with JITAI will result in significantly higher physical activity levels compared to the standard web-based physical activity intervention program alone. A secondary objective of this study is to extend existing algorithms that use commercial wearable technology to robustly detect physical activity behaviors to facilitate the delivery of tailored just-in-time actionable feedback and physical activity recommendations for individuals with SCI.

mHealth-based Just-In-Time Adaptive Intervention to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

Using Smartphones to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

Condition
Spinal Cord Injuries
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Philadelphia

Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19121

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18-75 years of age
  • * have a traumatic or non-traumatic SCI (classification of neurological level of injury at cervical level 5 (C5) and below)
  • * are at least 6-months post-SCI
  • * use a manual or a power wheelchair as their primary means of mobility (\>80% of time)
  • * can use their arms to exercise
  • * show readiness to physical activity as assessed by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
  • * have experience using a smartphone and smartwatch.
  • * any secondary complications that medically restrict their activity in any way such as cardiovascular disease, pressure injuries, contractures, and infections
  • * are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Temple University,

Shivayogi V Hiremath, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Temple University

Study Record Dates

2026-06-30