Treating Muscle Stiffness After Spinal Cord Injury With Oxygen Therapy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether brief periods of low oxygen (called acute intermittent hypoxia) can reduce muscle stiffness and tightness that develops after a spinal cord injury. Researchers believe this approach may help improve arm and hand function.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Spinal cord injury that occurred at least 6 months ago and is not getting worse
- Injury level between the neck (C1) and upper back (C8)
- Moderate to significant muscle stiffness that can be measured
- No serious heart, lung, or blood pressure conditions
- Not currently pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy in the near term
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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