Focused ACT therapy for spinal cord injury patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of counseling called Focused ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help people with spinal cord injuries adjust to life after injury. It is for patients currently in the hospital for rehabilitation who can use a device to connect online.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
- You are currently in the hospital for rehabilitation after your SCI.
- You can understand and speak English well enough to talk with a therapist, or can get help from an interpreter.
- You have access to a device that can connect to the internet (like a phone, tablet, or computer).
- You do not have a severe memory, thinking, or physical problem that would keep you from taking part in the therapy.
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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