Spinal cord stimulation to help breathing after neck injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if a device placed near the spinal cord can help people with a neck injury breathe better without a ventilator. It's for those who still need breathing support at least 2 weeks after their injury.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old and your BMI is under 30.
- You have a cervical spinal cord injury between levels C1 and C5 that happened at least 2 weeks ago.
- Your breathing is weak enough that you need a ventilator or have low oxygen or high carbon dioxide levels.
- You have some muscle strength to inhale (MIP greater than -15 cmH₂O).
- You cannot go without a ventilator for 48 hours because of your spinal cord injury.
- You don't have an active infection, severe heart or lung problems, or another implanted device.
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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