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Contact
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Contact lcashdolla@sralab.org or call 312.238.8046 if intersted.
Objective
Researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are conducting a research study to better understand feelings of loneliness and social isolation in people with spinal cord injury and disorders by using mobile technology to track
these experiences in real time. This information will guide the development of a
mobile intervention to alleviate these issues.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria include:
- Living with a spinal cord injury for at least 1 year
- 18+ years old
- English-speaking
- Able to provide consent
- Have the ability to use a mobile phone
Participation includes:
- Attending an initial virtual visit lasting approximately 1.5-2 hours to install a mobile application, complete standard measures, and receive training to respond to surveys and mobile “game-like” tasks.
- Responding to short surveys on the mobile device 5 times per day for 2 weeks (70 total). Each survey takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Attending a second virtual visit lasting approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to complete questoinnaires and an interview about your experience using the app.
Compensation
Participants will receive $20 for visit 1, $2 per completed survey, and $20 for visit 2, for a total of up to $180.
Age Range
18+
