NCT07115693

Synchronous Tele-Resistance Training to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Comparison of Upper Extremity Resistance Exercises as Synchronous Tele and Home Programs in Paraplegic Patients: a Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 21 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacer Önen Tekin · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study investigated the effects of resistive exercises applied with synchronized telerehabilitation on upper extremity functions in patients with SCI who use wheelchairs. A randomized controlled trial included 21 patients with SCI between the ages of between18 and 60. Participants were divided into two groups: the Study Group (n=11) and the Control Group (n=10). Participants in the study group applied resistive exercise with a synchronized telerehabilitation method, while participants in the control group applied a home exercise program. The upper extremity muscle strength of the participants was evaluated with hand-held dynamometer before and after the treatment, physical performance with a 20-meter push test, and physical activity level with Physical Activity Scale for Disabled Individuals.

Conditions

• Spinal Cord Injury

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Telerehabilitation-Based Resistance Exercise Program	Participants received synchronous telerehabilitation sessions three times per week for six weeks. Each session lasted 45 minutes and included supervised resistance exercises for upper extremity muscle groups. Exercise bands were chosen based on baseline strength. Pulse oximeters were used to monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation.
BEHAVIORAL	Home Exercise Program	Participants were given a home-based, unsupervised exercise program to follow three times per week for six weeks. The exercises were taught at the beginning, and adherence was monitored using a physical activity diary. No tele-supervision was provided.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-15
• Primary completion: 2024-02-15
• Completion: 2024-04-15
• First posted: 2025-08-11
• Last updated: 2025-08-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)