Shock and shake: new combo tackles bone loss in spinal injury
NCT ID NCT01225055
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether a bone-building drug (teriparatide) and whole-body vibration, alone or together, can increase bone density in people with chronic spinal cord injury. 60 adults with low bone mass took part over 12 months. The goal was to see if these treatments could slow or reverse bone loss, a common problem after spinal cord injury.
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Edward Hines, Jr, VA Hospital
Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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