Acute intermittent hypoxia for spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a breathing therapy called acute intermittent hypoxia, which involves short bursts of low oxygen, to see if it can improve leg movement in people with spinal cord injury. It may help strengthen the muscles that lift the foot.
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Who can take part
- You must have had a spinal cord injury for more than 6 months.
- Your injury must be 'motor incomplete' (some movement below the injury level), classified as AIS C or D.
- You need at least some voluntary ability to push your foot down (ankle plantarflexion) in one leg.
- You cannot have uncontrolled high blood pressure (outside 140/90 and 90/60).
- You cannot be taking medications for muscle spasms, and you must not have sleep apnea, brain injury, or other major medical issues.
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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