SPIRIT Club Chronic Brain Injury Exercise Platform
United States60 participantsStarted 2025-11-11
Plain-language summary
Many physical fitness centers and online exercise programs are not designed to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To address this, the investigators are collaborating with SPIRIT Club, a company specializing in fitness for people with disabilities, to improve their platform. The goal is to create a new section of the platform specifically for people with chronic brain injury (CBI). The investigators will test and refine this new section to see how well it works for people with CBI in real-life situations. The research will focus on conducting a study with 60 people who have CBI to see if the new section helps them be more active and confident in their ability to exercise. Half will use the new section, and the other half will just be monitored for their activity. The investigators includes experts in fitness and rehabilitation for people with disabilities from industry, clinical settings, and research.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older with chronic brain injury (CBI)
* At least 9 months post-injury
* Is able to able to be able to demonstrate the ability to meet at least one of the following functional mobility scenarios: 1) able to walk with or without an assistive device or with no more than contact guard assist from a caregiver for steadiness checks and proprioceptive support, 2) able to stand up from a chair with no assistance or no more than contact guard assist from a caregiver for steadiness and proprioceptive support, and/or 3) able to maintain steady seated balance in a chair or wheelchair and able to lift at least one limb with minimal assist (\<25%) from a caregiver against gravity
* Currently exercising less than 60 minutes per week
* Able to follow simple commands
* Participant is his/her own legal authorized representative (LAR) or LAR is able to verify they can follow simple commands and participate in study and support consenting and participation processes
* Provides confirmation of medical clearance from physician to participate in moderate levels of activity without supervision from a licensed healthcare provider
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unsafe independent functional mobility observed during the functional mobility screen and no available caregiver/carepartner to facilitate participation in the study and provide assistance while using the SPIRIT Club platform
* Being advised by any healthcare provider to avoid or restrict participation in moderat…
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
Recruitment Rate
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of the intervention (Week 8).
2
Attendance of SPIRIT Club CBI Pathway Sessions
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of the intervention (Week 8).
3
Attrition Rate
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of the intervention (Week 8).
4
Unplanned Study-team contacts during enrollment
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of the intervention (Week 8).
5
Accessibility Issues
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of the intervention (Week 8).
6
Safety of the SPIRIT Club CBI Pathway Platform
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of the intervention (Week 8).