Could a simple exercise combo protect hearts in spinal cord injury?
NCT ID NCT07588503
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tests whether combining electrical stimulation cycling with blood flow restriction cuffs is safe and doable for people with chronic spinal cord injury. Six adults will try the 20-minute exercise sessions over 6 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach can be used long-term to reduce the high risk of heart disease and diabetes in this population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Functional electrical stimulation cycling combined with blood flow restriction
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a safe, accessible exercise method to lower heart disease and diabetes risk in people with spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The main goal is safety and feasibility, not yet proving health benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lyndhurst Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4G 3V9, Canada
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