What this study is
The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of a 10-week online coach-guided EEWP on psychosocial health among adults with SCI.
What's being tested
- expressive writing
Intervention · BEHAVIORAL
A typical session will begin with the teaching artist (i.e., writing coach) introducing a new writing theme. Participants will have at least 20 minutes to write, and each session will include post-writing reflections and sharing, an undirected supportive interaction among participants.
Study details
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries · Transverse Myelitis
- Enrolling
- 60 people
- Starts
- 2024-05-03
- Est. completion
- 2026-12-31
- Design
- Single-blind, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers AcceptedYou may qualify if
- (1) diagnosis (with evidence) of SCI (traumatic or non-traumatic) with limb weakness; (2) aged > 18 years; (3) access to the internet and a computer or to a smartphone that can perform videoconferencing, (4) sufficient English language and cognitive proficiency to complete self-report study questionnaires and understand program content in English, and able to communicate verbally or through writing.
You can't join if
- (1) severe cognitive impairments that prevent online learning and completion of the evaluation; (2) suicidal intent requiring emergency care; (3) consistent psychotherapy within the last 6 months; (4) current or planned participation in psychological therapy or a clinical trial during the study period that could affect the outcomes of the study; or (5) congenital SCI (e.g., spinal bifida)
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Study locations (1)
1 openUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Hon K Yuen, PhD · Contact
- Hon K Yuen, PhD · Principal investigator
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study ID 1925594-38
Principal investigator
Hon Yuen, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.