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Nutrition Clinical Trials for Spinal Cord Injury

SCI.help tracks 79 spinal cord injury clinical trials studying nutrition, and 13 are open to new participants. Each links to its full ClinicalTrials.gov record. Last refreshed 2026-09-12.

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Open and recruiting (13)

These trials are recruiting, about to recruit, or enrolling by invitation. Status comes straight from ClinicalTrials.gov and can change without notice.

  • RecruitingNCT05459207

    Association Between Body Composition and Pain in Spinal Cord Injury

    The purposes of the study are to quantify and compare relationships among acute changes in inflammatory markers and evoked pain sensitivity after a high-fat meal (HFM) challenge, compared to a moderate-fat meal challenge, and explore the influence of body composition on these responses, in…

    Nutrition
    1 US site · Florida
  • Enrolling by invitationNCT07473258

    DRIV - Health Online for People With Spinal Cord Injury

    The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 10-week web-based health promotion program ("DRIV") can improve healthy lifestyle habits and overall well-being in adults living with long-term spinal cord injury (SCI).

    NutritionQuality of Life
    Sweden
  • RecruitingNCT06882460

    Diet and Exercise Solutions to Postprandial Hypotension

    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.

    NutritionBlood Pressure
    1 US site · Ohio
  • RecruitingNCT04855838

    Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

    The purpose of this research project is to investigate the incidence of impaired swallowing (dysphagia) after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) and to study the long-term effect of dysphagia on nutritional status 12 ± 3 months later.

    DevicesNutritionRehabilitationSurgical ProcedureQuality of Life
    Sweden
  • Not yet recruitingNCT07640152

    Fermented Foods and Bowel Health in SCI

    The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether consuming a high fermented food diet improves bowel function and gut health in adults with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study will also evaluate the feasibility and tolerability of consuming fermented foods daily for 10 weeks.

    NutritionBowel Function
    1 US site · Ohio
  • RecruitingNCT07103993

    Food Intake and Thermogenesis in High Spinal Cord Injury

    The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of food on cardiovascular and metabolic health in men with and without spinal cord injury (SCI).

    Nutrition
    1 US site · Florida
  • RecruitingNCT06706284

    Glycemic and Weight Loss Effects of GLP-1R Agonist Therapy in Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury and Type 2 Diabetes

    It is not known whether a new diabetes drug, semaglutide, is an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), a population at higher risk for this condition.

    Nutrition
    2 US sites · Texas
  • RecruitingNCT05670288

    Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury

    The Investigators will recruit 35 participants with acute SCI (within 6 weeks of injury) Fasting blood collection and bowel function survey will be conducted 3 times: at baseline \[within 6 weeks of injury\], 6, and 12 months after SCI. Stool will be collected for gut microbiome analysis 3 times.

    Nutrition
    1 US site · Alabama
  • Not yet recruitingNCT06807528

    Intermittent Fasting for Inflammation and Depression in Spinal Cord Injury

    Depression and chronic inflammation are common problems for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Inflammation has been shown to influence depression which may make it an important treatment target.

    NutritionMental Health
    Canada
  • RecruitingNCT07099911

    Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Glucose Control in Spinal Cord Injury

    Overall aim: To identify the impact and acceptability of a novel method of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for improving glucose control using a dual stable isotope tracer OGTT in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Objective 1: 1.

    Electrical StimulationNutrition
    United Kingdom
  • RecruitingNCT06003686

    Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) - Education Module

    The purpose of this study is to find out if receiving education regarding increased risks of cardiometabolic disease helps subjects understand these risks and how these risks participants' health.

    Nutrition
    3 US sites · District of Columbia, Florida, Texas
  • RecruitingNCT06870331

    The Effect of Probiotic and Prebiotic Supplementation on Gastrointestinal Health in Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

    The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury experiencing gastrointestinal complaints.

    Nutrition
    Switzerland
  • RecruitingNCT06924177

    UTSW NORC Pilot Spinal Cord Injury Dietary Program

    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.

    Nutrition
    1 US site · Texas

Running, but closed to new participants (3)

Active studies that are no longer enrolling. Useful for seeing where the field is heading.

  • Active, not recruitingNCT07179588

    Nutrition and Pain Study

    The purpose of this research is to assess the effectiveness of a nutrition intervention on diet quality in managing pain in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).

    NutritionPain Management
    1 US site · Florida
  • Active, not recruitingNCT05468437

    Telenutrition for Individuals With SCI

    This study will provide nutrition counseling via FaceTime on an iPad to persons with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) who are overweight or obese and are at least one-year post-injury.

    Nutrition
    1 US site · California
  • Active, not recruitingNCT05921487

    Time Restricted Eating to Mitigate Obesity in Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury

    Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes paralysis and muscle atrophy and leads to weight gain and obesity. Obesity directly contributes to functional impairment and cardiometabolic dysfunction. There is a critical need to reduce the growing prevalence of obesity and cardiometabolic disease after SCI.

    Nutrition
    1 US site · New York

Completed and closed (63)

Completed, terminated, withdrawn, or last reported with an unknown status. Completed trials are where published results come from.

  • Completed NCT03025048 A Holistic Dietary Intervention for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT03977922 A Pilot Nutrition Program for Spinal Cord Injury and MS
  • Terminated NCT00594594 Adjuntive Probiotic Therapy in Treating Urinary Tract Infections in Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT05881122 Anti-inflammatory Diet Consultation for Those With Neuromuscular Disability
  • Completed NCT03518892 Assessing Dietary Requirements in Relation to Resting Metabolic Rate in Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT02031835 Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training as Physical Therapy Treatment to Spinal Cord Injury Patients
  • Completed NCT03874988 Building an Evidence Base for Weight Loss Strategies Among Those With Chronic SCI-The GLB-SCI+
  • Completed NCT04057456 Cannabinoids and an Anti-inflammatory Diet for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT02099357 Creatine or Vitamin D Supplementation in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury Undergoing Resistance Training
  • Completed NCT02630524 Diet Composition and Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction in Adults With SCI
  • Completed NCT04109586 Diet and Fat Mass After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT01025609 Dietary Patterns and Cardiovascular (CVD) Risk in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Factors In Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
  • Terminated NCT04217577 Dried Plum Supplementation as Treatment for Bone Loss Following Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT02195895 Effect of Alendronate on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Previously Treated With Teriparatide
  • Completed NCT04271904 Effect of Sham Anti-inflammatory Diet on Inflammation After Spinal Cord Injury
  • Suspended NCT04000919 Effects of 5HTP and LDOPA on CNS Excitability After SCI
  • Completed NCT05008484 Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Health Following Spinal Cord Injury.
  • Completed NCT01202019 Effects of Exercise in People With Tetraplegia
  • Unknown NCT06393205 Efficacy of Naso-Esophageal Tube Feeding in Patients With High Cervical Spinal Cord Injury.
  • Completed NCT03810963 FES Cycling and Nutritional Counseling for Battling Obesity After SCI
  • Completed NCT03108950 From Clinic to Community: An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Home-Based Exercise Training System for Translating Clinical Findings
  • Completed NCT02903472 Gastrointestinal and Urinary Tract Microbiome After SCI
  • Completed NCT06892106 Gut Dysbiosis in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
  • Completed NCT03689023 Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among People With Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT02881957 Hypovitaminosis D in Neurocritical Patients
  • Completed NCT02748356 Impact of Probiotics on Urinary Symptoms in Spinal Cord Injury SCI and SB
  • Completed NCT02083328 Influence of Caffeine on HRV and Exercise Performance in Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT05615402 Intervention on Bone Health in Wheelchair Users
  • Completed NCT03661294 Investigating the Energy Expenditure of Acute Spinal Cord Injured Patients
  • Completed NCT00881803 Iron & Vitamin C Study
  • Completed NCT03509571 Ketogenic Diet to Improve Neuro-recovery
  • Completed NCT02533882 Lakeshore Examination of Activity and Disability Exercise Response Study
  • Completed NCT03207841 Low Carbohydrate/High Protein Diet to Improve Metabolic Health
  • Completed NCT05334342 Low-GI Diet Vs High-GI Diet in Individuals with SCI
  • Unknown NCT05934968 Mad Dog Cooking Class Series: Effects on Dietary Self-efficacy, Eating Behaviors and Health Outcomes
  • Completed NCT03207737 Mindfulness, Exercise and Nutrition To Optimize Resilience for Individuals With a Spinal Cord Injury.
  • Completed NCT05953597 Nutrition Education Program in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
  • Completed NCT02368405 Nutrition Education for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT01467817 Obesity/Overweight in Persons With Early and Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
  • Completed NCT01896037 Omega-3 Supplementation for Tetraplegics With Poor Cholesterol Levels
  • Completed NCT03292315 Once Weekly GLP-1 in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT04468919 Optimizing BCI-FIT: Brain Computer Interface - Functional Implementation Toolkit
  • Completed NCT04400747 Oral Colecalciferol Treatment in Spinal Cord Lesion
  • Completed NCT03392155 Performance and Nutrition Program for Athletes in Adaptive Sports
  • Completed NCT01980784 Posttraumatic Changes in Energy Expenditure and Body Composition in Patients With Acute Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT04659408 Probiotic and Prebiotic Supplementation in Elite Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT05249985 Protein Supplementation and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Persons With SCI
  • Completed NCT03955523 Single Exercise Session or Meal vs Control in SCI: Case Series
  • Withdrawn NCT02585765 Skin Blood Flow Response to Insulin Iontophoresis in Pressure Ulcers of SCI
  • Completed NCT03495986 Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement
  • Terminated NCT03113994 Statin Monotherapy for Treatment of Endocrine Metabolic Disease Risk
  • Completed NCT05776862 Study Testing Benefits of Ursolic Acid (UA) as a Countermeasure To Myopenia and Insulin Resistance in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
  • Completed NCT03714217 Telenutrition in Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT02099890 The Effect of Diet on Chronic Inflammation and Related Disorders Following Spinal Cord Injury
  • Unknown NCT06296771 The Effect of a Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise (CARE) Training Programme on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomised Controlled Trial
  • Completed NCT01244594 The Effects of Two Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Paradigms
  • Completed NCT05997251 The Relationship of DASH and Mediterranean Diet Score With Serum Adiponectin Levels in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT04748835 The SEEA (SCI Energy Expenditure and Activity) Study
  • Withdrawn NCT04758052 Tracheostomy With Bedside Simultaneous Gastrostomy Vs Usual Care Tracheostomy And Delayed Gastrostomy Placement
  • Completed NCT02099955 Vitamin D Deficiency and Replacement on Pulmonary and Endocrine Function in SCI
  • Completed NCT04652544 Vitamin D Supplementation in Individuals With a Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
  • Completed NCT02621320 Vitamin D Supplementation in Wheelchair Indoor Athletes
  • Completed NCT00857831 Vitamin D and Calcium Study

Where this list comes from

Trials are pulled daily from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry and tagged by what they study and what they target. This page reflects the 2026-09-12 refresh of the 2,167 spinal cord injury trials SCI.help tracks. Eligibility criteria, study contacts, exact sites, and results live on each trial's ClinicalTrials.gov record, linked above. The full dataset is public at /data/sci_trials.min.json.

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