Breathing trick boosts hand strength in spinal cord injury patients
NCT ID NCT03643770
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested a new approach to improve hand and arm function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants did short sessions of breathing air with slightly less oxygen, followed by high-intensity arm training, for one month. The goal was to see if this combination could strengthen nerve connections and improve daily tasks like grasping and coordination.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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