Spasticity in SCI Following Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (NCT07583498)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to observe the effects of administration of a breathing intervention (Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)) on spasticity (tightness) in individuals with incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. It is hypothesized that hypoxia will decrease the reflex threshold of the biceps brachii, indicating an increase in spasticity following the AIH.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (18 items).
Location: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing hypoxic pulmonary disease
- Positive Covid-Pneumonia diagnosis within 1 year of visit
- Uncontrolled hypertension \>140/90 mmHg
- Individuals who are currently pregnant/nursing or planning on becoming pregnant
- Individuals with a tracheostomy or who utilize mechanical ventilation
- A botulinum toxin injection to upper extremity musculature within the past 3 months
- Currently taking Baclofen
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.