Breathing low oxygen may spark nerve repair after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT02323945
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether breathing low oxygen for short periods (called intermittent hypoxia) can improve walking and strength in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers want to understand how this affects the nervous system. The trial involves 44 participants who will receive the treatment along with walking or strength practice over 5 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) - brief low-oxygen breathing
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-drug therapy to improve walking and strength after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is an early mechanistic study with only 44 participants. It aims to understand how the treatment works, not yet to prove it is effective. Results may not lead to a practical therapy.
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
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