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The Effects of Eccentric Compared to Standard Strength Training in Primary Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of eccentric arm-crank (KREHA) training compared to standard clinical routine strength (STAN) training in individuals undergoing primary spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. The main questions this trail aims to answer are: * what are the effects of the training on upper body strength, aerobic performance, muscle volume, functional independence, and health-related quality of life? * is the KREHA training feasible to implement into the rehabilitation routine? Participants will: * perform either 20 KREHA sessions or 20 STAN sessions within 12 weeks * perform a test battery to collect data on training effects before (pretest) and after (posttest) the study intervention
Official title: The Effects of Eccentric Compared to Standard Strength Training in Primary Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation - a Matched-Pair Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2028-03-01
Last Updated
2025-12-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Eccentric (KREHA) training
20 eccentric resistance training sessions will be performed on a symmetric arm-crank ergometer in a supine position.
Standard clinical routine strength (STAN) training
The regular strength training intervention consists of a total of 20 training sessions at the gym of the study center, performed following clinical routine procedures.
Locations (1)
Swiss Paraplegic Centre
Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland