AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. primary diagnosis of head injury, stroke, MS, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, Parkinson's disease or cerebral palsy conferred by a physician and fits one of the three functional mobility groups (Groups I-III);
. between the ages of 19 to 70 yrs.;
. physician clearance to participate;
. willing to participate in an exercise program 3 times per week;
. conversant in and reads English.
Exclusion criteria
. participated in a similar intervention in the last 6 months;
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1This trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone — do you know why it was withdrawn, and does that affect whether a similar Movement-to-Music program might still be available to me through the YMCA or another community fitness setting?
2Since this study was designed to test feasibility rather than whether the exercise program actually improves health outcomes, what evidence does exist for Movement-to-Music as a safe and beneficial exercise option for people with physical disabilities?
3The trial involved both in-person and remote 'teleexercise' class options — given my current physical situation and schedule, which format do you think would realistically work best for me if I pursued a program like this?
4Because this study never moved past the planning and withdrawal stage, there's no safety or outcome data from it — are there other completed trials on adapted exercise programs for people with physical disabilities that you'd recommend I look into instead?
5Would you suggest I contact the YMCA directly to ask whether any version of a Movement-to-Music or adaptive fitness program is currently running, or would standard physical therapy be a better first step for my situation?
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
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Phase 1: Foreseeable implementation barriers and supports as reported by YMCA trainers