Comparison of Two Park-Based Activities on Emotional Well-Being in Adults With Mobility Impairments (NCT05975476) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Two Park-Based Activities on Emotional Well-Being in Adults With Mobility Impairments
10 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
This study will examine the impact of a 10-week crossover urban park intervention on the emotional well-being of people with mobility impairments. Outcomes between 5 weeks of sensory engagement activity (i.e., enjoy sights, sounds; primarily sedentary) and 5 weeks of physical activity (i.e., wheeling/walking on trail) while in the park will be compared.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* (1) ages between 18 and 60 years
* (2) non-progressive mobility impairment who use a manual wheelchair (e.g., SCI, transverse myelitis, amputation, spina bifida)
* (3) able to propel a manual wheelchair outdoors on even terrain independently
* (4) commit to complete the 5-week park visit program in both Fall and Spring seasons.
Exclusion Criteria:
* (1) bald or not willing to donate a hair sample
* (2) weekly park visit to an urban park during the last 3 months
* (3) weekly moderate intensity exercise regimen during the last 3 months
* (4) having an endocrine disorder (that can affect cortisol levels
* (5) taking oral corticosteroids
* (6) receiving hormonal therapy
* (7) unstable medical condition that prevents outdoor moderate intensity activity
* (8) inadequate comprehension and verbal communication in English (i.e., inability to express basic needs, participate in measurement of outcomes, or provide consent to participate in the study)
* (9) visual impairment that cannot be corrected using assistive devices
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
1
Emotional Stress - Hair
Timeframe: Baseline PA, End of PA Intervention, Baseline SEA, End of SEA Intervention
2
Emotional Stress - Saliva
Timeframe: Before Each Park Visit, End of Each Park Visit