100 Participants Needed

Exercise Programs for Spinal Cord Injury

(SCIPE Trial)

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Overseen BySangeetha Padalabalanarayanan, MS
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to examine two 8-week, remotely delivered exercise interventions: Movement-to-Music (M2M) and Standard Exercise Training (SET), with 327 adults with spinal cord injury. Enrolled participants will be randomized into one of three groups: a) M2M, b) SET, and c) attention control (AC).

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) resulting in paraplegia or tetraplegia (C5 and below), who can converse and read English, are ready for physical activity, and have internet access. It's not for those currently pregnant or with significant visual impairments that prevent following an exercise program on a computer screen.

Inclusion Criteria

Converse in and read English
Demonstrate readiness to physical activity by completing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)
Obtain medical clearance if required by PAR-Q+
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Exclusion Criteria

You do not have access to high-speed internet.
Currently pregnant
I cannot see well enough to follow exercises on a computer screen.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in an 8-week exercise intervention, either Movement-to-Music (M2M) or Standard Exercise Training (SET), with sessions delivered remotely via video

8 weeks
3 sessions per week (remote)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, health-related quality of life, and other outcomes post-intervention

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Movement-to-Music
  • Standard Exercise Training
Trial Overview The study compares two 8-week remote exercise programs: Movement-to-Music (M2M) and Standard Exercise Training (SET). Participants will be randomly placed into M2M, SET, or an attention control group to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Attention Control (AC)Active Control1 Intervention
Group II: Movement to Music (M2M)Active Control1 Intervention
Group III: Standardised Exercise Training (SET)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead Sponsor

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