Comparing two types of strength training for spinal cord injury recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares a special type of strength training (eccentric) versus standard strength training to help people with new spinal cord injuries build arm and upper body strength. It is designed for patients who are in early rehabilitation and use a wheelchair for daily activities.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a spinal cord injury from an accident or disease.
- You are currently in your first rehabilitation program and starting strength training (about one month after injury).
- You use a wheelchair for daily activities (cannot walk around the house).
- You have enough arm strength (biceps and triceps) to do arm-crank exercises, as determined by a sports medicine doctor.
- You can have an MRI (no metal implants like pacemakers or other magnetic parts in your body).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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