Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J. Clin. Med., 2022 • August 24, 2022
The study aimed to assess the effect of a comprehensive rehabilitation nutrition program in cachexia and low muscle mass in motor-complete tetraplegia patients. A personalized rehabilitation nutrition...
KEY FINDING: 73.5% of patients were classified as obese upon admission, half were at risk of malnutrition, and 29.4% were compatible with cachexia.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This quality improvement project investigated the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary weight management program (WHEELS) for overweight individuals with SCI. The program included nutrition, exercise...
KEY FINDING: Seventeen out of 18 participants experienced weight loss and decreased waist circumference after completing the 12-week program.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • May 24, 2019
This phase Ia clinical trial assessed the safety and tolerability of a single intravesical instillation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in patients with neuropathic bladder. The study included five chil...
KEY FINDING: Intravesical instillation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG was well-tolerated by all patients, with no immediate adverse events.
Therapeutic Advances in Urology, 2019 • June 17, 2019
The study assessed the safety and tolerability of self-administered intravesical LGG® in adults and children with NLUTD due to SCI/D who use intermittent catheterization. Participants self-instilled L...
KEY FINDING: One or two doses of self-instilled intravesical LGG® in response to more cloudy or foul-smelling urine was safe and well tolerated among adults and children with SCI/D who have NLUTD and use IC.
PLoS ONE, 2020 • January 31, 2020
This study identified various personal and environmental determinants of dietary behaviour in wheelchair users with SCI or LLA, providing insights for developing targeted interventions. The findings h...
KEY FINDING: Personal factors like knowledge about nutrition, boredom, fatigue, and motivation significantly influence dietary choices in wheelchair users.
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2020 • May 28, 2020
This review provides dietary advice for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD), considering associated health conditions and the impact of lifestyle. It sugge...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI have lower fiber intake and greater energy intake relative to energy needs compared to guidelines for the general population.
Mediators of Inflammation, 2020 • July 29, 2020
This review summarizes the prophylactic and therapeutic properties of ω-3 acids towards nervous tissue affected by SCI, based on rodent models. Prophylactic properties include stabilization of neuron ...
KEY FINDING: Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit prophylactic properties by stabilizing neuron cell membranes and reducing inflammation, leading to improved outcomes after spinal cord injury.
Am J Prev Med, 2020 • December 1, 2020
The study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of the GLB-AIM program, an intensive lifestyle intervention adapted for individuals with mobility impairment. Results from the six-month randomize...
KEY FINDING: Participants in the immediate group experienced significant weight loss compared to the delayed group after six months.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
Spinal cord injury (SCI) profoundly impacts various organ systems, leading to altered energy balance due to motor paralysis, spasticity, and sympathetic nervous system disruption. Neurogenic obesity c...
KEY FINDING: Physiological disruption after SCI leads to altered energy balance, diminished hypothalamic control of appetite and satiety, and a tendency toward neurogenic obesity.
Nutrients, 2021 • January 29, 2021
Creatine supplementation can increase cellular energy availability and support general health, fitness, and well-being throughout the lifespan. Creatine supplementation, particularly with resistance tr...
KEY FINDING: Creatine supplementation can increase cellular energy availability and support general health, fitness, and well-being throughout the lifespan.