This trial is enrolling 115 individuals with spinal cord injuries to test the effect and safety of a individually-tailored community-based exercise program. If included, participants will either undergo a 20-session exercise program or no intervention. The exercise program lasts for 60 minutes and includes stretching, aerobic exercise (exercise that increases your hear rate), strength and balance training. Final testing will occur after two months of training.
Type
Details
Structured rehabilitation exercise program: - Stretching (10 mins): neck, shoulder, wrist, back; - Aerobic exercise (20 mins): cycle ergometer, wheelchair run; - Strengthening exercise (15 mins): shoulder press, chest press, front raise, biceps curl, lateral raise, bent over rowing or rowing, bent over lateral raise, triceps extension; - Balance training (5 mins); - Stretching exercise (10 mins)
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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