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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Telenutrition for Individuals With SCI
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05468437
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will provide nutrition counseling via FaceTime on an iPad to persons with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) who are overweight or obese and are at least one-year post-injury. Nutrition counseling may help participants to develop eating behaviors that match the participants' needs and help improve heart health.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 and older
You may be able to join if
- Individuals with traumatic SCI
- At least 1-year post-injury
- Age 20 years of age or older
- BMI \> 22 kg/m2 at enrollment
- Proficiency in English or Spanish
You likely can't join if
- Medical instability (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, pneumonia, severe pressure injury)
- Current self-reported pregnancy
- Other medical condition requiring a strict specialized diet (e.g., renal failure, diabetes)
- Participation in another diet program (e.g., Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, clinic-based program) and/or participated in another diet program within...
- Current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder)
- Receiving enteral nutrition
See the full eligibility criteria
- Individuals with traumatic SCI
- At least 1-year post-injury
- Age 20 years of age or older
- BMI \> 22 kg/m2 at enrollment
- Proficiency in English or Spanish
- Living at home or in a private home setting (i.e., not an extended care facility) in the state of California
- Able / willing to come to SCVMC for in-person assessments
- Primarily a wheelchair user (\>40 hours per week)
- Able to use, or learn how to use, an iPad
- Possess adequate decision-making capacity to provide independent informed consent
- Medical instability (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, pneumonia, severe pressure injury)
- Current self-reported pregnancy
- Other medical condition requiring a strict specialized diet (e.g., renal failure, diabetes)
- Participation in another diet program (e.g., Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, clinic-based program) and/or participated in another diet program within the past 6 months
- Current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder)
- Receiving enteral nutrition
- Individuals without a primary care physician
- HbA1c \>7% (these individuals would need to be treated with metformin or other anti-diabetic medication and the intervention would have to be significantly altered for them)
- Individuals who are in law enforcement custody
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Jose, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Jose, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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