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Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Spinal Cord Injured Subjects of the Wheelchair Dancer Study

NCT03352505 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2021-01-29

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Summary

The present study will analyze if exercise is able to elicit the well-known anti-atherogenic effects in patients with SCI. This will be evaluated by measuring vascular parameters such as endothelial and inflammatory blood markers, echocardiography of the heart and peripheral vessels, as well as blood pressure and arterial stiffness, in subjects performing either wheelchair dancing, wheelchair marathon or no sports. Further, it will be investigated, whether there is an association between neuroplasticity and cardiovascular health, as measured by electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and blood levels of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

We hypothesize that the cardiovascular, physical and psychological benefits of wheelchair dancing and/or wheelchair marathon parallel improved neuroplasticity in SCI-patients

Conditions

  • SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
  • Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Paracelsus Medical University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-10-01
Primary Completion
2019-10-01
Completion
2021-01-28

Countries

  • Austria

Study Locations

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