Short bursts of low oxygen may boost breathing after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT06011876
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether short episodes of breathing low-oxygen air can improve breathing strength in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants will try three different breathing sessions (low oxygen, low oxygen with extra carbon dioxide, and normal air) to see which works best. Researchers will also look for genetic differences that might explain why some people respond better than others.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) and Acute Intermittent Hypercapnic-Hypoxia (AIHH)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a personalized breathing therapy for people with spinal cord injury based on their genetics.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small study (62 people) focused on short-term changes, not long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone with spinal cord injury.
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Brooks Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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