Low oxygen for early spinal cord recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether mild, short-term low oxygen levels (like at high altitude) can help the spinal cord recover earlier after an injury. It is for people who had a spinal cord injury in the last 2 weeks to 6 months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your spinal cord injury happened 2 weeks to 6 months ago.
- Your injury is either incomplete (some feeling or movement below the injury) or complete (no feeling or movement below the injury) and is between the C1 and T6 vertebrae.
- Your overall health is stable enough for study participation, as confirmed by your doctor.
- You do not have other neurologic conditions (like multiple sclerosis or stroke), severe infections, uncontrolled pain, or other serious health problems.
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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