Metabolic, Neuromuscular, and Skeletal Studies

Stand Retraining and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury

The purpose of this study is to understand what happens to muscle and bone after four to five months oftraining using stand training (SRT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES).

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ENROLLMENT STATUS: Currently Recruiting and Enrolling

Metabolic, Neuromuscular, and Skeletal Study

The major goal of this research is to understand neuromuscular, skeletal, and metabolic function after a spinal cord injury (SCI), and compare these functions to persons without SCI.

Funding: The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

ENROLLMENT STATUS: Currently Recruiting and Enrolling

Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Combination with Electrical Stimulation and Standing: Effect on Muscle and Bone in Spinal Cord Injured Males

The aim of this study is to understand what happens to muscle and bone in spinal cord injured males after 20 weeks (5 months) of training using stand training with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in the form of a gel containing testosterone, and electrical stimulation (ES).

Funding: Department of Defense (DOD)

ENROLLMENT STATUS: Currently Recruiting and Enrolling