NCT07103993 Food Intake and Thermogenesis in High Spinal Cord Injury
| NCT ID | NCT07103993 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Miami |
| Condition | SCI - Spinal Cord Injury |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 56 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-13 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 56 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-13 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
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).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: SCI and Controls * Men * Physically inactive (\<150 minutes per week of moderate-vigorous activity intensity for the preceding 3 months) * Weight stable: body mass ±3 kilograms (kg) for past 3 months SCI Only * Chronic SCI (≥ 1-year post-injury) * Motor-complete SCI American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) A and B * T6 injuries and above that can independently feed themselves Exclusion Criteria: SCI and Controls * Uncompensated thyroid disease * Diabetes * Swallowing or gastrointestinal pathologies * Allergies or aversions to foods/ingredients * Prescribed prokinetic, antipsychotic, or anti-obesity agents SCI Only * Incomplete SCI AIS C or D * Ventilator-dependent
Contact & Investigator
Gary J Farkas, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Miami
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07103993 clinical trial?
This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying SCI - Spinal Cord Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07103993 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07103993 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gxm1228@med.miami.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07103993 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Miami, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07103993 clinical trial?
NCT07103993 is sponsored by University of Miami. The principal investigator is Gary J Farkas, PhD at University of Miami. The trial plans to enroll 56 participants.