Spinal implant aims to free ventilator-dependent patients from machines
NCT ID NCT04883463
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can safely help people with cervical spinal cord injuries breathe without a ventilator. Twelve adults who have been injured for at least a year and rely on a breathing machine will receive an implant and attend weekly sessions for up to 21 months. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measure any improvements in breathing function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
epidural electrical stimulation implant
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way for people with spinal cord injuries to breathe on their own, reducing or eliminating the need for a ventilator.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early safety study with only 12 participants. The implant may not improve breathing, and there are risks from surgery and the device itself.
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Semel Institute of Neuroscience at UCLA
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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