~6 spots leftby Aug 2025

Geotagged Social Networking for Physical Disabilities

(RECTECHIV Trial)

Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Disqualifiers: Cognitive problems, Cardiovascular event, Severe pulmonary, others
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new online resource called RecTech Match, designed to help people with physical disabilities find accessible exercise opportunities. The goal is to reduce barriers and increase physical activity by providing tailored resources and support.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Geotagged Social Networking for Physical Disabilities?

Crowdsourcing, which is a key component of this treatment, has been shown to improve patient-centered care by quickly generating ideas and solutions tailored to individual needs, potentially leading to better clinical outcomes. Additionally, social networking platforms have been effective in allowing patients to share experiences and outcomes, which can help in understanding and managing health conditions.12345

How does the treatment 'Geotagged Social Networking for Physical Disabilities' differ from other treatments for physical disabilities?

This treatment is unique because it uses a person-centered geotagged social networking system to enhance accessibility and social participation for people with physical disabilities. It leverages crowdsourcing principles to map accessible routes and locations, allowing users to share and access real-time information about accessibility, which is not typically available in standard treatments for physical disabilities.678910

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people aged 18 to 64 with a self-reported physical disability that limits their mobility. It's not suitable for those who have trouble understanding instructions due to cognitive or linguistic issues, are currently pregnant, had a recent cardiovascular event, have severe pulmonary disease or renal failure, or any health condition exacerbation.

Inclusion Criteria

I have a physical disability that limits my ability to move around.
I am between 18 and 64 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently experiencing a worsening of my health condition.
Currently pregnant
Cognitive or linguistic problems with understanding instructions or filling in self-administered outcome measures
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Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Baseline assessments are completed by all participants before randomization

1 week

Treatment

Participants receive either the RecTech Match intervention with tele-coaching support or access to generic information on the NCHPAD website

12 weeks
Weekly calls for the first 6 weeks, bi-weekly calls for the next 6 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for feedback and outcomes post-intervention

12 weeks
Survey packets delivered at 12 and 24 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Crowdsourcing Principles (Behavioural Intervention)
  • Person-Centered Geotagged Social Networking System (Behavioural Intervention)
  • RecTech Match Website (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe trial is testing the RecTech Match Website – a social networking system designed to help individuals with physical disabilities find accessible community-based exercise and recreation programs by overcoming various barriers.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention group will be mailed a Fitbit device and provided access to the RecTech Match website. Intervention participants will receive weekly calls for the first 6 weeks, and a call every other week for the following 6 weeks (9 in total) from a health coach to discuss progress, facilitate setting physical activity goals, and help mitigate obstacles to participate in physical activity in the community. Participants will be free to access the features and resources of the website. The Fitbit data will be collected on an ongoing basis and the participants will receive daily texts asking them to rate the amount of physical activity for the day.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The control participants will not have access to the RecTech Match website; however, control participants will be directed to generic information available on the NCHPAD website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,677
Recruited
2,458,000+
Kierstin Kennedy profile image

Kierstin Kennedy

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD

S. Dawn Bulgarella profile image

S. Dawn Bulgarella

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

BSc in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama, MS in Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Findings from Research

Social networking sites are transforming how patients communicate about diseases and treatments, allowing for easier sharing of experiences and support among patients and caregivers.
The authors propose a new definition of patient-reported information (PRI) that goes beyond traditional patient-reported outcomes (PRO), suggesting that this emergent data can significantly influence healthcare decision-making at both individual and population levels.
Patient-reported outcomes, patient-reported information: from randomized controlled trials to the social web and beyond.Baldwin, M., Spong, A., Doward, L., et al.[2021]
Crowdsourcing leverages the collective intelligence of online communities and has the potential to significantly enhance public health initiatives, although its full capabilities have not yet been fully utilized in this field.
The paper outlines four specific crowdsourcing approaches—knowledge discovery, distributed human intelligence tasking, broadcast search, and peer-vetted creative production—highlighting various applications that could improve public health science and practice.
Crowdsourcing applications for public health.Brabham, DC., Ribisl, KM., Kirchner, TR., et al.[2022]
Involving patients with low back pain in identifying research topics is feasible using both a patient registry and an online crowdsourcing platform, with each method yielding valuable insights into research priorities.
Both approaches highlighted a preference for research topics focused on diagnosis and treatment, indicating that patient-centered research can effectively guide future studies in this area.
Prioritizing research topics: a comparison of crowdsourcing and patient registry.Truitt, AR., Monsell, SE., Avins, AL., et al.[2018]

References

Patient-reported outcomes, patient-reported information: from randomized controlled trials to the social web and beyond. [2021]
Crowdsourcing applications for public health. [2022]
Prioritizing research topics: a comparison of crowdsourcing and patient registry. [2018]
Self-reported treatment effectiveness for Crohn's disease using a novel crowdsourcing web-based platform. [2023]
The potential of crowdsourcing to improve patient-centered care. [2022]
Enrichment of OpenStreetMap Data Completeness with Sidewalk Geometries Using Data Mining Techniques. [2018]
Accessibility information in New Delhi for "EasenAccess" Android-based app for persons with disability: an observational study. [2021]
A Novel Geospatial Assistive Navigation Technology for Seamless Multimodal Mobility of Wheelchair Users. [2023]
Evaluation of satisfaction with geospatial assistive technology (ESGAT): a methodological and usability study. [2022]
Geospatial assistive technologies: potential usability criteria identified from manual wheelchair users. [2021]