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Training Therapists in Motivational Interviewing

United States110 participantsStarted 2017-11-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a Motivational Interviewing intervention on therapy participation as performed by physical and occupational therapists in an inpatient setting with patients with spinal cord injuries.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Therapist Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatient therapist specializing in spinal cord injury patients for at least 3 months * Practicing on one of the two designated inpatient units * Willing to collect Patient Rehabilitation Participation Scale (PRPS) daily on their patients * Willing to audio record conversations with patients; * Willing and able to participate in 16 hours of MI training * Willing to receive feedback on MI skills Therapist Exclusion Criteria: * Inpatient therapist specializing in spinal cord injury patients for less than 3 months * Unwilling or unable to follow the study protocol Patient Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatient in the spinal cord injury unit * Has a physical or occupational therapist who is a participant in the study Patient Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to allow for therapy sessions to be recorded

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Increased therapy participation

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03322202

SponsorShirley Ryan AbilityLab

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Spinal Cord Injuries trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.