Spinal zap + breathing drills may restore lung power after paralysis
NCT ID NCT05178056
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator, combined with breathing exercises, can improve respiratory function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Thirty adults with neck-level injuries will undergo 16 weeks of training while using the device. Researchers will measure changes in breathing strength and muscle activity to see if this combination works better than training alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Spinal cord epidural stimulation device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new rehabilitation approach that helps people with spinal cord injury breathe more easily and reduce related health risks.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery, which carries risks like infection or device complications.
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Frazier Rehabilitation and Neuroscience Institute
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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