Diet and exercise to manage low blood pressure after meals in spinal cord injury patients
Lifestyle Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension in Spinal Cord Injury
This study is testing if a special diet and electrical exercises can help people with spinal cord injuries manage low blood pressure after meals.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 13 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06882460 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate whether a low glycemic diet combined with lower-body electrical stimulation can effectively reduce postprandial hypotension in individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries. Participants will be individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries and require a wheelchair for mobility. The intervention includes dietary modifications and electrical stimulation exercises to assess their impact on blood pressure regulation after meals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with spinal cord injuries between C4 and T12 who are wheelchair-dependent and more than one year post-injury.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have diabetes, or have other significant neurological impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for patients with spinal cord injuries by managing postprandial hypotension.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific combination of interventions, similar dietary and electrical stimulation approaches have shown promise in managing related conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Spinal cord injury (SCI) between C4 and T12 who require use of wheelchair for daily mobility * AIS A or B * \>1-year post-injury Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant of breast-feeding * Type 1 or 2 diabetes * Previous gut augmentation bariatric surgery * Neurological impairment other than SCI * History of uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia * History of bone fractures * Use of abdominal binder or anti-hypotensive drugs * Fitted with pacemaker or defibrillator * Currently receiving electrical stimulation training or in the previous year
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Matthew Farrow, PhD
- Email: Matthew.Farrow@osumc.edu
- Phone: 614-293-2812
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.