BreEStim in Managing Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) (NCT07659743)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of innovative intervention of breathing controlled electrical stimulation (BreEStim) and sham BreEStim and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in management of neuropathic pain in patients after spinal cord injury (SCI).
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (14 items).
Location: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas
📋 "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:
- is on a mechanical ventilator
- is currently having active urinary tract infection (UTI)
- does not have any residual sensation in the arms
- has other pain (musculoskeletal, visceral etc.), but not neuropathic, e.g., shoulder pain from wheelchair use
- has a pacemaker to avoid possible side effect of electrical stimulation
- is not able to follow commands, or to give consent
- has asthma or other pulmonary disease
- has a history of cardiac pathology, implanted pacemakers, or current use of rhythm altering medication like beta-blockers
- has baclofen pump or deep brain implants
- has respiratory tract/sinus infection and rhinorrhea
- has low motor neuron injury that no responses will be triggered by electrical stimulation
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas
💰 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.