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Repetitive Acute Intermittent Hypoxia for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is testing if a treatment of acute intermittent hypoxia, or periods of low oxygen, can help improve function in people with chronic spinal cord injury.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I do not have unmanaged lung, heart, or bone problems.You have a history of severe depression or psychosis, or ongoing problems with thinking clearly.Your heart beats more than 120 times per minute when you are resting.My spinal cord injury is at or above the L2 level.I can slightly move my toes upwards and bend my hip.I have had a stroke or head injury in the past.I have a history of seizures.I am taking medication that affects my brain and could make seizures more likely.Your blood pressure when you are resting is higher than 100 mmHg.Your oxygen level is at least 95% when you are resting.I have a lung or heart condition like COPD.I have had a spinal cord injury for 6 months or more.My spinal cord injury is classified as ASIA A, B, C, or D.I can grip things with one hand and move my wrist a little.I have had a heart attack or severe chest pain in the last month.Your blood pressure when you are not active is higher than 180 mm Hg.I am between 18 and 85 years old.You have a metal plate in your skull.I have a spinal condition like stenosis, spina bifida, or a herniated disk.I had a condition before my spinal cord injury that made it hard for me to exercise.
- Group 1: sham rAIH + training
- Group 2: rAIH + training by research staff
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this research endeavor seeking to include test subjects who are above the age of forty?
"This clinical trial is accepting applicants above the age of majority but below 85 years old."
Who fulfills the criteria for participating in this trial?
"The clinical trial is looking for 60 people with spinal cord injuries in the 18-85 age range."
Is recruitment of participants still open for this experiment?
"Research posted on clinicaltrials.gov states that this medical trial is currently recruiting participants. With the initial posting date of April 9th 2020 and last edit being June 28th 2022, recruitment is still in process."
What is the maximal quantity of participants in this research?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical experiment, first posted on April 9th 2020, is recruiting patients at present. Approximately 60 volunteers need to be enrolled from 1 healthcare centre."
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