Tight band exercise may boost arm strength in spinal injury

NCT ID NCT06907381

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Quality Living, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a special exercise called blood flow-restricted resistance exercise (BFRE) in 10 people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants did arm exercises with a cuff that limits blood flow, plus electrical stimulation if needed, twice a week. The goal was to see if this could improve muscle strength and help with daily tasks like reaching or gripping.

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 resistance exercise (BFRE) with electrical stimulation
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a new way to help people with spinal cord injury regain arm and hand strength, improving daily independence.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (10 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise 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 CERVICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Quality Living, Inc.

Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, United States

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