Impact of different training programs on heart health in people with spinal cord injuries
Effect of Three Training Programs on the Cardiovascular Condition of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, a Model of Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction.
This study is testing three different exercise programs to see which one helps improve heart health in people with spinal cord injuries.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 63 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ciudad de México) |
| Trial ID | NCT06627881 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of three distinct aerobic training programs on the cardiovascular health of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Participants will engage in either continuous aerobic kayak training, an aerobic resistance circuit, or high-intensity interval training with a rope over an 8-week period. The study will measure various outcomes, including heart rate variability, oxygen consumption, body composition, and functional independence, to assess improvements in cardiovascular fitness and overall health. The trial is designed for individuals in the chronic phase of SCI, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through targeted exercise interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with spinal cord injuries classified below C8, who have had their injury for more than six months and possess adequate trunk control.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological diagnoses, orthopedic issues that hinder training, or existing cardiovascular or metabolic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve cardiovascular health and functional independence for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of spinal cord injury with any American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) classification * Neurologic level below C8 * Time since injury greater than 6 months * Any etiology * Any type (complete and incomplete) * Adequate trunk control (trunk control scale \>13 points) Exclusion Criteria: * Another neurologic diagnosis * Sense organ alteration * Orthopedic problem that interferes with training * Alteration in superior mental function * Cardiovascular or metabolic disease that interferes with training
Where this trial is running
Ciudad de México
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación "Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra" — Ciudad de México, Mexico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marlene A. Rodríguez Barragán, MD, MSc
- Email: opus.mars@gmail.com
- Phone: +525559991000
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.