NCT06882460NARecruiting
Diet and Exercise Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension
Ohio State University
Start Date
5/15/2025
Completion Date
12/1/2026
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a low glycemic diet and lower-body electrical stimulation can reduce postprandial hypotension in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 65 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Spinal cord injury (SCI) between C4 and T12 who require use of wheelchair for daily mobility
* AIS A or B
* \>1-year post-injury
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently pregnant of breast-feeding
* Type 1 or 2 diabetes
* Previous gut augmentation bariatric surgery
* Neurological impairment other than SCI
* History of uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia
* History of bone fractures
* Use of abdominal binder or anti-hypotensive drugs
* Fitted with pacemaker or defibrillator
* Currently receiving electrical stimulation training or in the previous year
Interventions
OTHER
Low glycemic load
OTHER
Electrical stimulation exercise
OTHER
High glycemic load diet
Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries
Locations
Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital
Columbus, Ohio 43210
United States