Exploring the Effect of Mindfulness on Quality of Life (QoL) in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · Aug 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether practicing mindfulness breathing exercises can improve the overall health and quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The study aims to see if these simple mindfulness techniques can help individuals feel better physically and emotionally.

To participate, adults aged 18 to 70 who have a spinal cord injury at specific levels (between C5 and T10) can apply. Participants must be able to understand the study and give their consent, and they should be in good health without any serious medical issues. Unfortunately, those taking certain medications that affect heart responses or pregnant women will not be eligible. If selected, participants can expect to engage in mindfulness exercises and share their experiences, contributing to valuable research on how these practices might enhance life for those with spinal cord injuries.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult males and females aged 18-70 who are living with spinal cord injury
• • C5 to the T10 levels
• • Self-reported American Spinal Cord Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS) A-D
• • Eligible participants must be able to understand and provide consent, be in good health operationalized as free from acute treatable illness, pressure injury, and cardiovascular disease.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants taking medications that alter chronotropic and pressor responses will be excluded.
• • Pregnant women will not be eligible to participate