Plain-English translation of NCT04721717 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial invites adults living with paralysis to participate in a writing workshop designed to help them work through grief and adjust to life changes. Researchers believe that writing about emotional experiences may help reduce anxiety and depression, improve quality of life, and help people find new purpose and meaning—even while living with paralysis.
People living with paralysis often experience deep grief from lost physical abilities and changes to their daily lives, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and feeling like life has lost purpose. This program exists because expressive writing has been shown to help people with other chronic conditions feel better emotionally and physically, but few such programs exist for people with paralysis.
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You would join a writing workshop offered through partnerships with community organizations like the Is-Able Center and Lakeshore Foundation. The workshop will guide you through expressive writing exercises where you write about your experiences and emotions related to living with paralysis. The exact schedule and number of sessions will be provided by the study team.
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United States
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enrollment target
~160 participants
Started
September 2020
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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