UTSW NORC Pilot Spinal Cord Injury Dietary Program

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions Spinal Cord Injury, Chronic
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effects of a 9-week dietician-guided program modified from the National Diabetic Prevention Program (modified DPP-diet) in people with spinal cord injury on body composition and insulin sensitivity. The main question it aims to answer is: Does 9 week modified DPP-diet reduce body fat percentage and insulin resistance? Participants will:…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-65 years old * have had SCI for more than one year * not independently ambulatory * primarily uses a wheelchair for mobility * community-dwelling * without comorbidities listed in the exclusion criteria Exclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus * pre…
Contacts

Yi-Ting Tzen

214-648-1786

Yi-Ting.Tzen@UTSouthwestern.edu

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