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Diet and Exercise Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension

Lifestyle Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension in Spinal Cord Injury


Sponsor

Ohio State University

Enrollment

13 participants

Start Date

May 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • 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 Criteria9

  • 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

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Interventions

OTHERLow glycemic load

Low glycemic load diet

OTHERElectrical stimulation exercise

Lower-body electrical stimulation exercise for 1-h after eating

OTHERHigh glycemic load diet

High glycemic load diet


Locations(1)

Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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