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NCT06147258 | RECRUITING | Spinal Cord Injuries

The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
Sponsor:

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

She K. Yuen, PhD

Brief Summary:

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.

Condition or disease

Spinal Cord Injuries

Transverse Myelitis

Intervention/treatment

expressive writing

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

Paralysis in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to grief from the loss of physical capacity, social or occupational role function, and life goals. Expressive emotional writing (EEW) provides an outlet for these individuals to explore and express feelings and emotions that arise from their losses related to limb paralysis. Using a randomized controlled trial design, the proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of an online coach-guided EEW program for improving psychosocial health among adults with SCI. Benefits of participating in the program will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure reduction of grief intensity and improvement in other psychosocial dimensions and social participation.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 60 participants
Masking : SINGLE
Masking Description : Assessors are masked to participant group assignment
Primary Purpose : TREATMENT
Official Title : The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
Actual Study Start Date : 2024-05-03
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-12-31
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2025-12-31

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: 1
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (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.
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    • Exclusion Criteria: (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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    • The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury

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    NCT06147258

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    Locations

    RECRUITING

    United States, Albama

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Albama, United States, 35294