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Diet and Exercise Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension

Diet and Exercise Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension

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18-65 years
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Overview

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

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

Study details
    Spinal Cord Injuries

NCT06882460

Ohio State University

15 October 2025

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