New study finds best ways to help spinal cord injury patients lose weight

NCT ID NCT03874988

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study looked at three different weight loss strategies for 110 adults with chronic spinal cord injury who were overweight. The goal was to find which approach—prepackaged meals, better self-monitoring, or a combined program—works best for weight loss and improving health. Participants tried each method for 13 weeks, and researchers measured changes in weight, physical activity, and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder spinal cord injury Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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