Status:
UNKNOWN
Developing Strategies to Optimize the Exercise Response After Tetraplegia.
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To identify means to improve exercise performance in participants with tetraplegia.
Detailed Description
Part I. This study will examine the relationship between steady-state and peak exercise performance in participants with tetraplegia or paraplegia. Participants will have their peak energy expenditur...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Spinal cord injury of at least one year duration, C5-T12, ASIA impairment scale (AIS) A-D
- Aged 18-75 years for the duration of the study participation
- Medically stable and healthy enough to engage in and complete exercise requirements
- Willing and able to complete the exercise protocols and testing requirements
- Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from study staff
- Able to communicate with study staff about their exercise capabilities and preferences
Exclusion
- Current serious injury(ies) of the upper extremities
- Known cardiovascular disease
- Unsatisfactory results of EKG screening
- Implanted electronic cardiac device (e.g. pace maker, defibrillator, etc.)
- Current pressure ulcer(s)
- Morbid obesity
- Known thyroid dysfunction
- Current cancer
- Current uncontrolled high blood pressure ( \> 140/90 mmHg)
- Uncontrolled epilepsy
- Current deep vein thrombosis
- Ventilator-dependent
- Cognitive impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04465825
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
December 1 2022
Last Update
May 12 2021
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