New arm exercise method tested for spinal cord injury rehab

NCT ID NCT06905470

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special arm-crank exercise (eccentric training) can improve upper body strength and daily function better than standard strength training for people recovering from a spinal cord injury. Twenty participants will do 20 sessions of one type of training over 12 weeks. Researchers will measure strength, muscle size, and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: eccentric arm-crank training (KREHA) and standard strength training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective exercise method to improve upper body strength and independence during spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training may be no better than standard care or hard to fit into routine rehab.

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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

Swiss Paraplegic Centre

Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland

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