Meal study aims to uncover metabolic secrets in spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT07103993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Miami - Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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