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Official title Effect of Hypercapnia Treatment on Respiratory Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05536076
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- It is estimated that 1,275,000 people in the United States alone live with spinal cord injury, including around 100,000 Veterans with spinal cord injury, making the V.A. the largest integrated health care system in the world for spinal cord injuries injury care.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 89
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients with chronic SCI/D (\>6 months post-injury)
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) classification A-D who have evidence of SDB (excluding those with no evidence of a neurologic deficit based...
- Able-bodied patients (without SCI/D0 who have OSA.
You likely can't join if
- Receiving continuous mechanical ventilation (except PAP therapy which is considered usual treatment for SDB
- Severe congestive heart failure with ejection fraction \<35%
- Recent health event that may affect sleep
- stroke
- acute myocardial infarction
- recent surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients with chronic SCI/D (\>6 months post-injury)
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) classification A-D who have evidence of SDB (excluding those with no evidence of a neurologic deficit based on ASIA classification)
- Able-bodied patients (without SCI/D0 who have OSA.
- Receiving continuous mechanical ventilation (except PAP therapy which is considered usual treatment for SDB
- Severe congestive heart failure with ejection fraction \<35%
- Recent health event that may affect sleep
- stroke
- acute myocardial infarction
- recent surgery
- hospitalization
- Alcohol or substance abuse (\<90 days sobriety)
- Self-described as too ill to engage in study procedures
- Evidence of hypercapnia on spontaneous breathing (end-tidal CO2 \>50 mmHg)
- Unable to provide self-consent for participation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 89 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Detroit, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.