Could a simple exercise technique help people with spinal cord injury regain strength?

NCT ID NCT07678437

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Quality Living, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether doing blood flow-restricted exercise two or three times per week makes a difference in muscle strength recovery for people with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. Participants perform low-load muscle contractions while a cuff partially restricts blood flow to the limb. The goal is to see which frequency leads to better strength, independence, and ease of movement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: blood flow-restricted exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve strength and independence after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise method also carries risks like blood clots or blood pressure changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Quality Living, Inc.

Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, United States

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