Functional activity to improve trunk function
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Functional activity of upper extremities to improve trunk function after spinal cord injury
IRAS ID
289841
Contact name
Shinyi Chiou
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN17864031
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
This project aims to study the efficacy of combined arm cycling and standard exercise training in improving trunk function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). We hypothesise that the arm cycling exercise will enhance the efficacy of standard exercise training in improving trunk function in individuals with SCI. All participants will undertake standard exercise training for 8 weeks. Of these, half of them will undertake an additional home-based arm cycling exercise, and the other half will undertake functional reach training at home. Neurophysiological and functional assessments will be performed during the course of the intervention to monitor improvements in trunk control. Since individuals with SCI ranked restoration of trunk function as one of the highest priorities to enhance quality of life, this work will significantly benefit this population by offering a novel and affordable approach for trunk rehabilitation.
REC name
West Midlands - Edgbaston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/WM/0047
Date of REC Opinion
24 Mar 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion