Low-oxygen breathing to improve leg movement after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether breathing brief, mild low-oxygen air (under supervision) can improve leg mobility in people with a certain type of spinal cord injury. It may help with regaining movement, especially if you can already move your legs voluntarily but still have mobility limits.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 75 years old.
- A clinician has cleared you as healthy enough to safely join the study.
- Your spinal cord injury is non-progressive and located between C2 and T12.
- You have a type of spinal cord injury where you can still voluntarily move your legs, but movement isn’t fully strong yet.
- Your injury has been present for more than 1 year.
- You are not currently doing physical therapy as part of your care plan (during the study).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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