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Tight band exercise may boost arm strength in spinal injury

NCT ID NCT06907381

Symptom relief Sponsor: Quality Living, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a special exercise called blood flow-restricted resistance exercise (BFRE) in 10 people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants did arm exercises with a cuff that limits blood flow, plus electrical stimulation if needed, twice a week. The goal was to see if this could improve muscle strength and help with daily tasks like reaching or gripping.

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Active substance
blood flow-restricted resistance exercise (BFRE) with electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a new way to help people with spinal cord injury regain arm and hand strength, improving daily independence.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (10 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise also carries risks like blood clots or blood pressure changes.

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Study facts

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants will include adults with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. They will be medically stable and enrolled in Quality Living's rehabilitation program in Omaha, NE, at the time of participation. Level of injury can vary from C3 to C8. Participants will demonstrate sensory and motor function consistent with AIS B, C, or D classification.

Ages

19 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Incomplete cervical spinal cord injury * Resting blood pressure between 80/50 mmHg and 150/90 mmHg for at least three consecutive days * Native speaker of English Exclusion Criteria: * Recent history of deep vein thrombosis or cardiovascular disease including uncontrolled hypertension or a blood-clotting disorder * Routine experience of orthostatic hypotension as defined as a drop in systolic/diastolic blood pressure greater than 20/10 mmHg when engaging in physical activity * Severe cognitive, communication, or behavioral disorder as determined by treatment team

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury

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Spinal cord injury cervical

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Quality Living, Inc.

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, United States

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