Breathing easy? study links sleep apnea to muscle function in spinal injury
NCT ID NCT04017767
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at how sleep apnea and low oxygen levels affect muscle strength and breathing in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers will measure hand grip strength and muscle activity in 30 participants with and without sleep apnea. The goal is to better understand these connections, not to provide a treatment.
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Locations
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intermittent hypoxia (low oxygen) delivered via a mask
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand how sleep apnea impacts recovery and function after spinal cord injury, potentially guiding future therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so direct benefits are unlikely.
Conditions
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