Spinal implant aims to free Ventilator-Dependent patients from breathing machines
NCT ID NCT04883463
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This early study tests the safety of implanting a spinal cord stimulator in people with neck-level spinal cord injuries who rely on ventilators to breathe. The goal is to see if the device can help them breathe more on their own. The study involves 12 adults who are at least one year post-injury and can attend testing sessions for up to 21 months.
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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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