Virtual Rehabilitation for Spinal Fracture
(VIVA Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Spine fractures are the most common fracture due to osteoporosis. They happen during falls or activities of daily life, like bending to tie shoes. Fractures of the spine can result in pain, which can sometimes last for a long time. Spine fractures can affect breathing, appetite, digestion, and mobility, and can restrict or modify people's work or daily activities. There are no standard rehabilitation programs after spine fracture, and patients often have to pay for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation can be hard to access, especially in rural or remote locations. It can be hard to find health care or rehabilitation providers who specialize in treating spine fractures. After reviewing research and consulting patients and health care providers to understand their experiences with spine fracture rehabilitation, the research team developed a toolkit for a virtual rehabilitation program for people with spine fractures, called VIVA. The research team wants to submit a grant for a clinical trial to implement VIVA in five provinces and determine if VIVA reduces pain and improves physical functioning and quality of life, and if the benefits outweigh the costs. Before this, the team proposes to do a pilot study to test how feasible it is to do a study of VIVA in three provinces.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Virtual Intervention for Vertebral Fractures (VIVA)?
Is virtual rehabilitation for spinal fracture safe for humans?
How is the VIVA treatment for spinal fractures different from other treatments?
Research Team
Lora Giangregorio, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Waterloo
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with spinal fractures, often related to osteoporosis. It's designed to help those who struggle with pain and mobility issues due to their fractures. The study aims at people who find it difficult to access rehabilitation services, possibly because they live in rural or remote areas.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the VIVA intervention, involving weekly 1:1 rehabilitation sessions for eight weeks
Behavior Change Techniques
Participants practice behavior change techniques following the initial intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Virtual Intervention for Vertebral Fractures (VIVA)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Waterloo
Lead Sponsor
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Collaborator
Unity Health
Collaborator
Arthritis Research Centre of Canada
Collaborator
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Collaborator