Scale Up of Project Workout on Wheels Internet Intervention (WOWii)

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT05353842

Craig Hospital200 enrolled

Overview

This study is designed is to test the feasibility, fidelity, and effectiveness of scaling up an evidence- and theory-based virtually delivered physical activity intervention (WOWii) for individuals living with chronic SCI for delivery through other rehabilitation settings. The study outcomes address (1) feasibility based on participant enrollment, retention, and program engagement; (2) fidelity of intervention delivery; and (3) program effectiveness based on subjective and objective exercise data, and participant exercise perceptions regarding self-efficacy and barriers.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

WOWii ProgramBEHAVIORAL

Workout on Wheels Internet Internvention (WOWii) which includes: 1) WOWii website to guide participants in an exercise program, 2) home exercise starter program; 3) weekly support from a peer facilitator via online (video) meetings.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * more than 12 months post SCI * requires use of wheelchair due to SCI * receive signed approval from medical provider to initiate moderate-intensity exercise program * have internet access via computer, tablet, or smartphone * provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * already engaged in engaged in sufficient physical activity to meet CDCP guidelines * cognitive of language impairments that would affect ability to participate * presence of medical issue for which exercise is contraindicated * pregnancy

Locations (2)

Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Kessler Foundation

West Orange, New Jersey, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Enrollment of Participants in WOWii Program (feasibility)

Total number of participants enrolled at each site

Time frame: One time at end of study recruitment

Retention of Participants Enrolled in WOWii Program (feasibility)

Total number of WOWii sessions attended

Time frame: One time at end of 16 week intervention

Engagement of Participants Enrolled in WOWii Program (feasibilty)

Total number of WOWii online activities completed

Time frame: One time at end of 16 week intervention

Percentage of behavior skills covered by peer facilitators during WOWii Program (fidelity)

Percentage of items on fidelity check list that are marked as completed

Time frame: One time at end of 16 week intervention

% of WOWii sessions in which peer facilitators generate group-based conversation (fidelity)

% of sessions on fidelity check list that are marked as having grop-based conversation

Time frame: One time at end of 16 week intervention

Change in number of minutes spent in aerobic exercise (effectiveness)

Objective measure of change in activity level

Time frame: Baseline, end of intervention (Week 16), end of follow up (Week 24)

Change in score on International Physical Activity Questionnaire Scores (effectiveness)

8-item survey asking days/week and minutes/day spent in various physical activities.

Time frame: Baseline, end of intervention (Week 16), end of follow up (Week 24)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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