Spinal cord stimulator to improve breathing after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a spinal cord stimulator can improve breathing and lung function in adults with a certain type of spinal cord injury. It may help people who have ongoing breathing weakness after their injury.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Your spinal cord injury must be stable and not getting worse
- Your injury level must be from the neck area C3 to T1, and it must be classified as A, B, or C
- Your injury must have happened at least 24 months (2 years) ago
- Your breathing (lung) function must be noticeably reduced—at least a 15% deficit
- You must be able to participate safely in a breathing/respiratory training program
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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