Could Mountain-Air breathing boost stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07113457
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether short bursts of breathing air with less oxygen (like at high altitude) can improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Twenty participants will undergo 15 cycles of one-minute low-oxygen breathing followed by normal air. The goal is to understand how this method affects the brain and muscles, not to test a new drug or device.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) - brief sessions of breathing lowered oxygen levels
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to enhance motor recovery after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) focused on understanding how AIH works, not on proving it as a treatment. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States