Spinal cord stimulation to improve breathing after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial is testing if a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord (spinal cord stimulation) can help improve breathing in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It may be a good option if your injury is above the T5 level and you have reduced lung function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- Your spinal cord injury is at or above the T5 level (around your armpits) and is considered motor-complete (AIS A or B).
- Your injury happened at least 12 months ago and is stable (no recent changes).
- You do not use a ventilator to breathe and have no major lung, heart, or other serious medical problems.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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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