Shoulder strength training may ease pain for wheelchair users

NCT ID NCT07245706

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week home-based shoulder strength training program can reduce pain and improve function in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. Forty participants will start training either 3 or 12 months after leaving rehab. Researchers will track pain, strength, and daily wheelchair use over 15 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: home-based shoulder strength training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to prevent shoulder pain and improve daily life for manual wheelchair users.
What could go wrong: This is a small early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is home-based, so adherence and consistency could vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury musculoskeletal system disorder nervous system disorder spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INJURY MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Swiss Paraplegic Research
RECRUITING

Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland

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