A Study of Mood and Stress After Spinal Cord Injury

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Spinal Cord Injury

• Registration Number: NCT01337908
• Lead Sponsor: University of Michigan

Brief Summary

This is a study of factors, such as pain, family support, psychological history and alcohol/substance use, that may influence whether a person experiences depression after their spinal cord injury.

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to examine the degree to which vulnerability factors are mediated by stress to increase risk for depression after SCI in a sample of adults who sustained their injuries after the age of 18 years. Participants will complete a written survey (about pain, daily activities, social support and life experiences) and a telephone interview that will provide information about these factors.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-02
• Study First Submitted: 2011-04-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-04-18
• Study First Posted: 2011-04-19
• Primary Completion: 2011-09
• Study Completion: 2011-09
• Status Verified: 2012-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-03-19
• Last Update Posted: 2012-03-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 377

Inclusion Criteria

• Have a spinal cord injury
• Were age 16 years or older when injured
• Sudden onset of symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

• Under 19 years old
• Less than 1 year post-injury
• had a non-traumatic injury

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center; 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States

University of Michigan; 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan; 🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States

University of Washington; 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States