NCT04726891

Brief Summary

The overall goal of the proposed research is to conduct a pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based exercise intervention (SMART-HEALTH). The primary purpose of the pilot study is to assess the feasibility of intervention delivery (Aim 1), the acceptability of the intervention by participants (Aim 2) and estimate effect sizes for a future trial (Aim 3).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 21, 2021

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 27, 2021

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 26, 2022

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2023

Completed
14 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 15, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

July 15, 2024

Status Verified

July 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

January 21, 2021

Last Update Submit

July 12, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

exercisebehavioral coaching

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Physical Activity

    Physical Activity Recall Among people with Spinal Cord Injury (PARA-SCI) Instrument will be used to assess minutes of physical activity. Designed to estimate 3-day summary values for physical activity, including intensity (mild, moderate, or vigorous), duration, and modality (aerobic or strength training), which results in providing total minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. The higher number of minutes the better.

    baseline, 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (11)

  • Strength

    baseline and 12 weeks

  • Respiratory functioning

    baseline and 12 weeks

  • Blood pressure

    baseline and 12 weeks

  • Heart rate

    baseline and 12 weeks

  • Physical activity self-efficacy scale

    baseline and 12 weeks

  • +6 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (6)

Continued M2M + SNS for 9 weeks

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants who successfully watch and exercise at or above 40 minutes per week will continue doing M2M + SNS for the remaining 9 weeks of the study.

Behavioral: Movement-2-Music + Social Networking Support

Augmented M2M + SNS + IBC for 9 weeks

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Some participants with sub-optimal adherence in the first treatment stage will be randomized to one of two treatment groups in the second treatment stage. these participants will receive M2M plus social networking support augmented with individualized behavioral coaching. Individualized behavioral coaching involves a weekly coaching session to improve self-regulatory skills based on prior and individualized exercise prescription. The exercise prescriptions are determined by the coach and individual based on their current activity level and a 4-week goal. An example of tailoring the exercise prescribed involves setting a goal of completing the exercise routine one time for the upcoming week instead of three times. The coach will be trained in motivational interviewing to help the participant modify their exercise habits.

Behavioral: Movement-2-Music + Social Networking Support

Switched M2M Live for 9 weeks

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The remaining half of participants with sub-optimal adherence in the first treatment stage will switch to another M2M-based home exercise intervention, M2M Live. M2M Live involves one-on-one tele-exercise training with an M2M instructor, which provides accountability and immediate, tailored feedback along with custom movements and music. During the first week of M2M Live, the participant will set a schedule to meet with the M2M instructor 1 time each week for an exercise session. The M2M Live instructors are also trained in motivational interviewing in order to coach participants through any barriers to changing their exercise behavior.

Behavioral: Movement-2-Music + Social Networking Support

Continued M2M + IBC for 6 weeks

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants who successfully watch and exercise at or above 40 minutes per week will continue doing M2M + SNS for the remaining 6 weeks of the study.

Behavioral: Movement-2-Music + Social Networking Support

Augmented M2M + SNS + IBC for 6 weeks

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Some participants with sub-optimal adherence in the first treatment stage will be randomized to one of two treatment groups in the second treatment stage. these participants will receive M2M plus social networking support augmented with individualized behavioral coaching. Individualized behavioral coaching involves a weekly coaching session to improve self-regulatory skills based on prior and individualized exercise prescription. The exercise prescriptions are determined by the coach and individual based on their current activity level and a 4-week goal. An example of tailoring the exercise prescribed involves setting a goal of completing the exercise routine one time for the upcoming week instead of three times. The coach will be trained in motivational interviewing to help the participant modify their exercise habits.

Behavioral: Movement-2-Music + Social Networking Support

Switched M2M Live for 6 weeks

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The remaining half of participants with sub-optimal adherence in the first treatment stage will switch to another M2M-based home exercise intervention, M2M Live. M2M Live involves one-on-one tele-exercise training with an M2M instructor, which provides accountability and immediate, tailored feedback along with custom movements and music. During the first week of M2M Live, the participant will set a schedule to meet with the M2M instructor 1 time each week for an exercise session. The M2M Live instructors are also trained in motivational interviewing in order to coach participants through any barriers to changing their exercise behavior.

Behavioral: Movement-2-Music + Social Networking Support

Interventions

The primary goal of the proposed research is to conduct a 12-week pilot study of the SMART-HEALTH intervention in 30 individuals with SCI. There are several unique features of this study design, including a novel adapted exercise program (M2M), instructor-led, individualized training (M2M Live; described in D.2.1), individualized behavioral coaching, and social networking support.

Also known as: Individual Behavioral Coaching; Movement-2-Music Live
Augmented M2M + SNS + IBC for 6 weeksAugmented M2M + SNS + IBC for 9 weeksContinued M2M + IBC for 6 weeksContinued M2M + SNS for 9 weeksSwitched M2M Live for 6 weeksSwitched M2M Live for 9 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 71 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • SCI greater than or equal to 1 year after injury
  • Wheelchair User
  • Able to use arms for exercise
  • + years old
  • Sedentary (\<60 minutes of exercise/week)

You may not qualify if:

  • Cognitive Impairment (Folstein's Mini-Mental State Exam Score \< 24)
  • Depression (Centers for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Score \> 16)
  • Poorly controlled blood pressure (SBP \> 159 or DBP \> 95 mmHg)
  • Cardiovascular disease event within the past 6 months, severe pulmonary disease, kidney failure
  • Active pressure ulcers

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Lakeshore Foundation

Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Wilroy J, Kim Y, Lai B, Young HJ, Giannone J, Powell D, Thirumalai M, Mehta T, Rimmer J. Increasing Physical Activity in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury With an eHealth-Based Adaptive Exercise Intervention: Protocol for a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2023 Jul 27;12:e47665. doi: 10.2196/47665.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Spinal Cord InjuriesMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Cord DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesTrauma, Nervous SystemWounds and InjuriesBehavior

Study Officials

  • Jereme D Wilroy, PhD

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Model Details: sequential multiple assignment randomized trial
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 21, 2021

First Posted

January 27, 2021

Study Start

June 26, 2022

Primary Completion

October 1, 2023

Study Completion

October 15, 2023

Last Updated

July 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations