Writing to heal grief after a spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Immune system & allergy, Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether writing about your deepest emotions about your spinal cord injury can help you work through feelings of grief. You will write a few times over several weeks, and the study will see if it helps you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury (from any cause like accident or illness) that makes your arms or legs weak.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have internet access and a device that can do video calls.
- You can communicate in English well enough to complete surveys and understand the program.
- You are not currently in regular therapy or counseling for emotional issues, and have not been for the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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