Meal study aims to uncover metabolic secrets in spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT07103993
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looks at how different meals affect energy use and appetite in men with high spinal cord injury (T6 and above) compared to able-bodied men. Participants will eat standardized meals and have their metabolism measured. The goal is to understand how food impacts cardiovascular and metabolic health in this group.
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University of Miami - Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help design better dietary guidelines for people with spinal cord injury to improve metabolic and heart health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 56 men. It measures short-term effects, not long-term outcomes, so results may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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