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IAMABLE: Implementation and Evaluation of an App for Evidence-Based Self-Management Rehabilitation Strategies
Led by McMaster University · Updated on 2026-02-06
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the IAMABLE app, a web-based tool designed to provide evidence-based self-management rehabilitation strategies for adults aged 45 to 75 with at least one chronic condition such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological diseases. This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to test the app's feasibility and gather insights on how people use it to support their daily function and well-being. The study will also explore the app's adoption, implementation, and maintenance in community settings across five cities. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will use the IAMABLE app for four months, enabling them to set activity goals, access self-management modules on exercise, pain, fatigue, and more, complete self-assessments, receive tailored recommendations, and consult therapists via an "Ask a Therapist" feature. The control group will receive monthly emails with general health information unrelated to rehabilitation or chronic diseases for four months. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 4 months, and 8 months, including a follow-up period after the intervention. During the study, participants will complete patient-reported outcome measures assessing function, quality of life, mobility, participation, pain, fatigue, falls, and health service use. Researchers will monitor adherence to the program, recruitment feasibility, and any adverse events. Implementation will be evaluated through expert panels involving patients, therapists, and app specialists. The total study duration for participants is eight months, with assessments occurring at baseline, 4 months, and 8 months to measure both immediate and sustained effects.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
IAMABLE: Implementation and Evaluation of an App for Evidence-Based Self-Management Rehabilitation Strategies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Community-dwelling adults aged 45 to 75 years
- Access to a computer or mobile device with an email address
- Ability to follow directions in English
- Self-reported diagnosis of at least one chronic musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological condition
- Ability to use a computer somewhat easily or very easily based on the Modified Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (MCPQ-12)
You will not qualify if you...
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) 5-Minute Test score below 11 out of 15
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 months
Participants are randomly assigned to either use the IAMABLE app for 4 months to engage in self-management or receive monthly general health information emails for 4 months.
Assessments at baseline, 4 months, and 8 months
Duration - 4 months
Participants are monitored for an additional 4 months after the treatment period to evaluate sustained effects and outcomes.
Assessment at 8 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 1C7
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Research Team
L
Lori Letts, PhD
S
Susanne Sinclair, BHSc(PT)
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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