Blood Flow-restricted Resistance Exercise to Promote Muscle Strength and Use in Adults With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Part of paid clinical trials in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sponsor
Quality Living, Inc.
Study ID
NCT06907381
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injury Cervical

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
19 Years - 70 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Blood flow-restricted resistance exercise — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will engage in baseline measurement of blood pressure, strength of target muscle contractions, and level of support needed for functional task performance. They will then begin BFRE treatment supplemented by electrical stimulation, if needed, two times weekly. Each exercise session will include performance of four sets of 20 repetitions of target muscle contraction on each side of the body followed by functional task performance.

Study Details

Recovery of arm and hand motor control is critical for independence and quality of life following incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). Blood flow-restricted resistance exercise (BFRE) has emerged as a potential treatment addressing this need, but treatment guidelines and research reporting effectiveness are sparse. The purpose of this work is to provide case reports of people with cervical iSCI who use BFRE supplemented by electrical stimulation (ES) to increase the strength and functional use of selected upper extremity muscles.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 1, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Jun 15, 2026
Completion
Jun 15, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
10 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in muscle strength [ Time Frame: Baseline and end of treatment at a maximum of 6 months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Quality Living, Inc.OmahaNebraska68104-

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