Spinal cord
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A single-blind crossover study. ⋯ The study was funded by Seoul National University Hospital (No. 0420160470) and Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service.
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Cross-sectional study. ⋯ Men with low serum T have more unfavorable body composition and cardiometabolic health outcomes after SCI. Testosterone replacement therapy may serve as a potential strategy in preventing cardiometabolic disorders after SCI.
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Clinical Trial
The Pain Course: exploring the feasibility of an internet-delivered pain management programme for adults with spinal cord injury.
Single-group feasibility clinical trial. ⋯ iCare Lifetime Care and Support Authority and the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Swallowing physiology in patients with TCSCI improved during the first months after injury, and the number of penetrator/aspirators decreased progressively.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Internet-delivered mindfulness for people with depression and chronic pain following spinal cord injury: a randomized, controlled feasibility trial.
Between-subjects, randomized controlled feasibility study. ⋯ Internet-delivered mindfulness training offers unique benefits and is viable for people with reduced sensory awareness. Future work should explore the feasibility of combined education and mindfulness training. The use of brief interventions shows promise in maximizing participant retention.