Breathing easy to walk again: low oxygen boosts leg strength

NCT ID NCT02274116

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at whether short periods of breathing low-oxygen air can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better. Researchers will measure leg strength, reflexes, and walking endurance in 30 participants. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to improve mobility.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

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