Can electrical leg biking and diet beat metabolic syndrome in spinal cord injury?
NCT ID NCT03495986
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a home exercise program using electrical stimulation to move the legs, combined with a personalized diet, could improve body composition and metabolism in adults with spinal cord injury. Twenty-six participants were assigned to either exercise plus diet or diet alone for 16 weeks. Researchers measured changes in body fat, lean mass, and insulin sensitivity.
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Active substance
Functional electrical stimulation leg cycle ergometry and individualized dietary plan
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help manage weight and reduce metabolic disease risk in people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise device and diet plan require significant commitment.
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States