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The Effects of Spasticity on Glucose Metabolism and Soft Tissue Body Composition in Individuals With Motor Complete and Motor Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
In Brief
An observational study evaluating body composition and glucose, insulin, glycohemoglobin for Spinal Cord Injuries. Completed, enrolled 33 participants.
Detailed Summary
Muscle atrophy may occur in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of diminished physical activity and alterations in glucose metabolism and body composition may be seen. In a few studies, it has been suggested that spasticity may have a positive impact on glucose metabolism by preventing muscle atrophy and alterations in body composition in individuals with motor complete SCI. Investigators aimed to assess the effects of spasticity on glucose metabolism and body composition in participants with complete and incomplete SCI.
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fat mass % (FM%) and fat-free mass (FFM%)% of arms, legs, trunk, android, gynoid and total body
In the morning after 12 hours overnight fast, all individuals underwent a 75 gram (g) oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Blood samples were taken before loading glucose and then 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after taking glucose solution in order to measure serum glucose and insulin levels. Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) was measured in blood samples taken before the OGTT. We calculated the Matsuda index and Homeostasis model assessment index (HOMA-IR) using glucose and insulin levels.