NCT04265560

Progressive Resistance Training in Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Progressive Resistance Training in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 7 (actual)
• Sponsor: Glasgow Caledonian University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Muscle weakness is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms following a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Strength training is recommended as an effective means to increase muscular strength and improve function for individuals with long term SCI. In contrast, the strength training guidance for those with a recent (\<1 year) SCI is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the feasibility of a method of upper limb strengthening - Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) and its impact upon muscle strength and function.

Detailed description

The trial and recruitment will be conducted at the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU), Glasgow. Individuals with tetraplegia and upper limb weakness will be randomly allocated to receive either a tailored progressive resistance training (PRT) programme alongside usual care or usual care alone. Up to 30 participants admitted to the QENSIU will be recruited to the study. They will be randomised to the intervention or control group. The intervention group will receive 8 weeks of PRT. An upper limb functional goal will be identified through discussion with the researcher and the participant. PRT will be individually tailored to target two muscle groups which contribute to achieving this goal. For each muscle group 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions will be carried out, resistance will be applied using wrist weights, free weights or resistance bands as required. Measurements of muscle strength and function will be assessed prior to, and following the study. Outcome measures: Manual muscle testing, Handheld Dynamometry, The Spinal Cord Independence Measure, The Action Research Arm Test.

Conditions

• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Quadriplegia
• Trauma, Nervous System
• Paralysis
• Spinal Cord Diseases

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Progressive Resistance Training	Progressive resistance training programme for individuals following spinal cord injury.

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-11-01
• Primary completion: 2020-03-27
• Completion: 2020-03-27
• First posted: 2020-02-11
• Last updated: 2021-03-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United Kingdom