Remote Spinal Cord Injury Research Study
Researchers at the University of Calgary are conducting a study on daily health and function in people with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.
Fast Facts
Adults Who Have Had a Spinal Cord Injury
Willing to Download an App
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
This study uses a mobile app, called SpineAlly, to better understand the real-world experiences of people living with spinal cord injuries or other neurological conditions.
The SpineAlly app makes it quick and easy for participants to contribute valuable data to research while also supporting their own health tracking. Participants are asked to complete a short daily questionnaire that takes 30 seconds. The app also integrates with a smartphone or smartwatch to collect activity and health data, provides tools to log medications and health events, and includes links to trusted online education and accessibility resources.
In addition, SpineAlly features an artificial intelligence chatbot that can answer specific questions about spinal cord injury, giving participants access to information and support right from their phone. By collecting and analyzing this data over time, researchers can compare the experiences of people who are newly diagnosed or recently injured with those who have been living with these conditions for a longer period.
The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB23-0678)
Study Background
This study uses a mobile app, called SpineAlly, to better understand the real-world experiences of people living with spinal cord injuries or other neurological conditions.
The SpineAlly app makes it quick and easy for participants to contribute valuable data to research while also supporting their own health tracking. Participants are asked to complete a short daily questionnaire that takes 30 seconds. The app also integrates with a smartphone or smartwatch to collect activity and health data, provides tools to log medications and health events, and includes links to trusted online education and accessibility resources.
In addition, SpineAlly features an artificial intelligence chatbot that can answer specific questions about spinal cord injury, giving participants access to information and support right from their phone. By collecting and analyzing this data over time, researchers can compare the experiences of people who are newly diagnosed or recently injured with those who have been living with these conditions for a longer period.
The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB23-0678)
Additional Information
Researchers want to better understand how people with spinal cord injury or other neurological conditions function in their daily lives and how their experiences compare to people without these conditions.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-65
- Have had a spinal cord injury or other neurological conditions
- Willing to download an app
- Fluent in written English
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Download the SpineAlly app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Complete a daily questionnaire (about 30 seconds).
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Allow the app to collect data from your phone or smartwatch.
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Use the app to track medications, health events, and access educational resources.
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Optionally, ask health-related questions through the built-in AI chatbot.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.