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Behavioral Intervention

REBIL Program for Physical Disabilities

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Susan Stark, PhD
Research Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
onset of a physical disability 5 years prior to participation (e.g., spinal cord injury (SCI), cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, stroke, amputation).
Self-report of difficulty with at least 2 daily activities using the Older Adult Retirement Survey Activities of Daily Living (OARS ADL) scale
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand if a program designed to reduce barriers to community participation for adults aging with physical disabilities is acceptable and feasible.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 45-65 who have had a physical disability like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, stroke, or amputation for at least 5 years. They must live within 60 miles of the research lab and struggle with daily activities. People living in institutions cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an adapted program called REBIL aimed at reducing community participation barriers and removing home fall hazards for those aging with disabilities. Participants will either receive this intervention or be placed on a waitlist as part of the control group to compare outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-medical interventions focused on environmental adaptations rather than drugs or medical procedures, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be risks associated with changes made to participants' living environments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I developed a physical disability, like SCI or stroke, over 5 years ago.
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I struggle with at least 2 daily tasks.
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I am between 45 and 65 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOPE)
Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI)
Westmead Home Safety Assessment (WeHSA) Short Form
Secondary outcome measures
Fall Prevention Strategy Survey (FPSS)
Falls
Nine Participation Domain Measures

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Waitlist Attentional controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive life interview visits provided by a trained occupational therapist (OT) or OT student remotely for an equivalent amount of time to the treatment group. The waitlist control group will be offered the REBIL intervention after the 6-month follow-up is completed.
Group II: REBIL- Intervention armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive the Removing Environmental Barriers to Independent Living (REBIL) intervention.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Washington University School of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,928 Previous Clinical Trials
2,297,038 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ResearchFED
69 Previous Clinical Trials
8,327 Total Patients Enrolled
Susan Stark, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorWashington University School of Medicine
5 Previous Clinical Trials
2,136 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Removing Environmental Barriers to Independent Living (REBIL) (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04589988 — N/A
Physical Disabilities Research Study Groups: REBIL- Intervention arm, Waitlist Attentional control
Physical Disabilities Clinical Trial 2023: Removing Environmental Barriers to Independent Living (REBIL) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04589988 — N/A
Removing Environmental Barriers to Independent Living (REBIL) (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04589988 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there still availability for individuals to partake in this investigation?

"Unfortunately, according to clinicaltrials.gov this particular trial is not accepting applicants at the moment. The research was initially posted on November 4th 2020 and last updated on November 22nd 2022. On a more optimistic note, there are currently 40 other experiments that are actively seeking patients."

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May I join the cohort of participants for this experiment?

"The trial is keen to enrol 50 participants aged 45-65 with physical impairments. Specifically, they must have difficulty completing 2 daily activities and the onset of their disability needs to be within 5 years prior to joining the study. Additionally, those taking part need to live no more than 60 miles from the research laboratory."

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Is enrollment being offered to individuals aged 45 and over in this research project?

"The parameters of this trial are limited to those aged 45-65. Nine clinical trials focus on enrolment for minors and 32 corresponding studies provide care for senior citizens."

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What is the primary objective of this experiment?

"This trial seeks to measure the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI) from baseline to 6-month follow up. Secondary objectives include a 25 question Participation frequency, importance and self-efficacy measure which evaluates 4 areas of participation; routines, recreation, responsibilities and relationships on a 5 point Likert scale. Additionally we will observe patients responses with regards to Fall Prevention Strategy Survey (FPSS), an 11 item questionnaire assessing protective behaviors related fall risk among adults as well as Health and Retirement Study (HRS) Activity Supplement 2015 - a longitudinal study aimed at addressing challenges of aging that involves participants noting whether they complete tasks or"

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~12 spots leftby Mar 2025