Plain-English translation of NCT05468437 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether telenutrition—personalized nutrition counseling delivered over video by a registered dietitian—can help people with spinal cord injuries improve their heart health, manage their weight, and reduce the risk of complications like obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. You would work with a dietitian to set nutrition goals tailored to your specific needs and learn strategies to overcome barriers to healthy eating.
People with spinal cord injuries face higher risks of obesity and heart-related conditions, partly because of changes in how their bodies work and how much they can move. This study wants to know whether personalized nutrition support delivered through video—which is convenient and accessible—can help prevent or manage these serious health problems.
After screening with blood tests and body measurements, you will be randomly assigned to either start nutrition counseling right away or wait 3 months to begin. Either way, you will receive 6 one-on-one video sessions with a registered dietitian over 3 months (the first session lasts about 1 hour, and the rest are about 30 minutes each, spaced roughly 2 weeks apart). The dietitian will help you set personal nutrition goals, provide education tailored to spinal cord injury, and help you overcome obstacles to reaching your goals. The entire study lasts 6 months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
Collaborators
San Jose State University, University of California, San Francisco
Enrollment target
~96 participants
Started
June 2022
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
20 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2026.