Join the online exercise program inclusive of people with disabilities!
You will be asked to participate in a 4-month study using technology to promote your health by increasing your physical activity levels.
Elements of the study will include the following:
- Access to an online telehealth platform accessible using a computer or mobile device
- Electronically delivered surveys at four timepoints (Beginning, 4 weeks, 16 weeks and 32 weeks)
- Access to a physical activity tracker (i.e., FitBit). With this device, we ask that you wear the device regularly. You will keep the device after the program. We will not ask you to return it.
- Access to educational content like on-demand adaptive exercise content and articles.
- Elements of the study may include the following:
- Access to health coaching calls for 8 weeks.
- Access to online exercise training (one-on-one or group) for 4 weeks.
Monetary incentives for regular participation:
For participating in the study, you can receive up to a maximum of $100.
You may not benefit directly by participating in this study. However, this will help the researchers/field to learn the feasibility of an online multi for future research.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints contact the study team by calling us at 659-273-3627 or emailing at fitwithus@uab.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of an online multi-modal exercise program for individuals with permanent physical disabilities to increase adherence and promote improved health and function.
You will be in this study for a total duration of 32 weeks. This study will include:
1) Access to online resources that include on-demand adaptive exercise content and articles
2) Potential access to weekly health coaching calls (for 8 weeks)
3) Potential access to live online exercise sessions with trainers (group or one-on-one for 4 weeks).
4) Survey packets delivered electronically at four time points over the study duration.
5) Possible phone interviews (at 16 week)
You will be compensated for your time during the study. You can receive up to $100 for participating in the study, regardless of which study group you are assigned. Payments will be distributed at the end of completing each survey packet and/or interview.
Not every opportunity is right for everyone, but we have more resources and programs to help you at NCHPAD – the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability. Join NCHPAD Connect and gain access to personalized programs to help you reach your health goals – all at no cost to you! We connect people with disabilities and providers to health promotion, wellness and disability information, programs, and services. Connect with an Inclusion Specialist to learn more! Visit nchpadconnect.org, call 1-866-866-8896 or email nchpad@uab.edu.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. UAB IRB approved. Principal Investigator Mohanraj Thirumalai, PhD
