Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Clinical trials sponsored by Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, explained in plain language.
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Can simple home exercises prevent crippling shoulder pain for wheelchair users?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a home-based shoulder strength training program can improve shoulder health and reduce pain for people who use manual wheelchairs after a recent spinal cord injury. Researchers will test whether starting the training 3 months or 12 months after leaving r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New arm training method tested to boost recovery after spinal cord injury
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if a specialized arm-crank training method works better than standard strength training for people recovering from a recent spinal cord injury. Twenty participants will complete 20 training sessions over 12 weeks and be tested on their strength, endura…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Researchers investigate hidden heart risks in spinal cord injury patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how spinal cord injuries affect heart structure over time. Researchers will compare 48 people with long-term spinal cord injuries, half with a condition called autonomic dysreflexia and half without. Participants will undergo heart MRI scans and bloo…
Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC