Breathing low oxygen may reboot walking after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT02632422
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether short, mild low-oxygen breathing sessions can improve walking and leg strength in people with a recent spinal cord injury. Over 10 sessions, participants breathe either low-oxygen air or normal air through a mask. The goal is to see if this simple approach can help retrain the nervous system and boost recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mild low-oxygen air (intermittent hypoxia)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with spinal cord injury regain walking ability.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The effect may be small or not last long, and not everyone may benefit.
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Locations
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Shepherd Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States