This trial is recruiting individuals with recent spinal cord injuries to test the effect on walking function of breathing air with low oxygen alternated with room air/normal oxygen (acute intermittent hypoxia, AIH). Participants will receive 10 sessions over two weeks of AIH or room air through a face mask. Those who are ambulatory will receive 60 minutes of walking practice after the delivery of AIH or normal oxygen. Neither participants nor investigators will know which type of air (AIH or normal) is administered. Primary assessments include changes in walking recovery. Pain and spasticity will also be measured.
Traumatic
Type
Details
10 sessions (5 days each week for 2 weeks) 1) AIH or 2) normal oxygen through a face mask. If ambulatory, the participant will receive 10 walking practice sessions (5 days each week for 2 weeks after AIH, normal oxygen or walking practice only.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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