Writing Workshop for Adults with Paralysis

AIM's Writing for Healing: A Workshop for Individuals Living With Paralysis

Recruiting Observational Study
Spinal Cord Injuries Multiple Sclerosis Transverse Myelitis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
160 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis. Participants will take part in a writing workshop designed to support emotional expression and healing.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I have paralysis living in the community.
  • My paralysis is from a traumatic event or neurological disease.
  • I can communicate verbally or through writing.
  • I am a caregiver of someone with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have known maladaptive behavioral patterns.
  • I have overt psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions.
  • I have a congenital condition like spina bifida or cerebral palsy.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The UAB Institute for Arts In Medicine (AIM) is currently implementing an expressive emotional writing pilot project for adults with paralysis caused by neurological conditions such as traumatic head or spinal cord injury.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 or older with paralysis living in the community 2. limb paralysis resulting from a traumatic event/accident or neurological disease (e.g., spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Transverse myelitis, poliomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson'…
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