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
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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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