SCI study seeks volunteers to increase knowledge between aging and disability

The University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is conducting a research study to investigate whether a health and wellness program, called EnhanceWellness, is helpful for adults who are age 45 to 64 years and have some level of physical disability. People who are eligible for this study will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1) the EnhanceWellness program, 2) a wellness education program, or 3) neither of these programs. Participants who are assigned to either the EnhanceWellness or wellness education will work with a wellness coach for 8-10 sessions over a 6-month period.

Eligibility requirements include being 45-64 years old, have been diagnosed with a neurologic or muscular medical condition that creates difficulties or challenges in your daily living, and experienced symptoms of this condition prior to age 40.

Participation in this research study would include either 8 telemedicine visits with a wellness coach over 6 months or continuing with your normal care, as well as filling out 4 surveys over 12 months. You are eligible for financial compensation for surveys you fill out along the way.

For more information and to enroll in this study, please call 1-866-928-2114 or email communityhealthstudy@uw.edu.