Scientists test short bursts of low oxygen on healthy volunteers
NCT ID NCT04691518
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a single session of short, mild low-oxygen breathing (acute intermittent hypoxia) changes hand strength in healthy adults. Researchers want to understand how this technique affects the brain and spinal cord. The results will help design future therapies for people with nerve injuries. The study involves 32 healthy volunteers aged 18–70.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 32 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2016
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * No history of neurologic injury or progressive neuromuscular disorder * Individuals ages 18-70 years old * Must be medically stable with no history of cardiovascular instability, congestive heart failure or stroke * Not currently (\>2 weeks) on any medications related to spasticity * No history of Sleep apnea * Not a current smoker * Able to comply with protocol/study requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Recent change in the use of narcotic, anti-inflammatory or pain medication * unstable medical conditions or any other clinical observation that may affect the candidate's performance, health, safety or the ability to participate in the study determined by the treating therapist or coordinating staff * Active participation in another movement research study or therapy program * Anti-spasticity drug injection less than 3 months prior to beginning treatment * Musculoskeletal pain that interferes with participation in study * Women who are currently, may be, or planning on becoming pregnant * for fMRI participation, participants will be excluded if they have: * Metal fragments in eyes or face * Implantation of any electronic devices such as (but not limited to) cardiac pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, cochlea implants, or nerve stimulators * Vascular surgery * Claustrophobia * Body piercing or tattoos
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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