New home program aims to boost fitness and function after spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT03576001
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a home-based program for people with spinal cord injury that combines leg cycling with electrical stimulation, arm exercise, and a hormone treatment. The goal was to see if this combination improves aerobic fitness, daily function, and overall health better than exercise alone. The trial involved 84 adults with cervical or thoracic spinal cord injury who were at least 6 months post-injury.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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