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New treatment option for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Official title The Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Conjunction With Respiratory Muscle Training to Improve Unaided Cough in Individuals With Acute Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05745298
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The overall objective of this study is to improve unaided cough with abdominal and latissimus dorsi functional electrical stimulation in conjunction with respiratory muscle training in individuals with acute spinal cord injuries.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Traumatic and atraumatic C2- T12 Spinal cord injury (AIS A, B, and C motor incomplete and complete injuries) currently admitted to inpatient...
- Positive response to electrical stimulation through a palpable contraction
- Fluent in written and spoken English
You likely can't join if
- Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
- Prisoners
- Concurrent traumatic brain injury determined by Rancho level of cognitive functioning \< VI
- Individuals with open tracheostomy
- Persons with pacemakers
- Pregnant women
See the full eligibility criteria
- Traumatic and atraumatic C2- T12 Spinal cord injury (AIS A, B, and C motor incomplete and complete injuries) currently admitted to inpatient rehabilitation with an injury date \< 12 months prior to enrollment
- Positive response to electrical stimulation through a palpable contraction
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
- Prisoners
- Concurrent traumatic brain injury determined by Rancho level of cognitive functioning \< VI
- Individuals with open tracheostomy
- Persons with pacemakers
- Pregnant women
- Persons with epilepsy
- Open wounds or metal implants at site of electrode placement
- Unresponsive to functional electrical stimulation
- Current diagnosis or history of thoraco-abdomino-pelvic cancer
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Miami, Florida, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Miami, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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