Diet Program for Obesity in Spinal Cord Injury
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.
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
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with spinal cord injury who are not able to walk independently. Participants will follow a 9-week diet program with the help of a dietician and share their experiences.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 65 years old
- I have had a spinal cord injury for more than one year
- I cannot walk by myself
- I mainly use a wheelchair to get around
- I live in the community
- I do not have the medical conditions listed in the exclusion criteria
You may not be able to join if
- I have uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
- I am pregnant
- I have a serious disease, like heart disease or kidney failure
- I have multiple myeloma
- I have lupus affecting my kidneys
- I have sickle cell disease
- I have symptomatic myasthenia gravis
- I have poorly controlled thyroid issues
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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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…
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