Training Therapists in Motivational Interviewing (NCT03322202) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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.
1This trial is focused on training therapists in motivational interviewing rather than directly testing a treatment for my spinal cord injury — so what would actually be different about my therapy sessions if I were to participate in something like this?
2Since this study is measuring whether patients participate more in therapy rather than testing a specific medical intervention, how does that fit into my overall rehabilitation plan and would it work alongside my current treatments?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as unknown, so how would you find out whether it's still actively enrolling patients and whether it could even be an option for me right now?
4This trial is listed as Phase NA, which suggests it's more of a behavioral or training study than a traditional drug or device trial — does that change the kinds of risks or benefits I should weigh when considering it?
5If the goal is to increase my participation in therapy, are there other proven motivational or rehabilitation support approaches already available to me that I should consider first before looking into a study like this?
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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.