This trial is recruiting individuals with acute spinal cord injuries to test whether breathing pure oxygen in a room with high pressure (HyperBaric Oxygenation; HBO) improves recovery. HBO treatments will begin within 24 hours of injury. All participants will receive standard surgical and non-surgical care. One group will also receive HBO for 21 daily sessions (therapy group). Another group (control) will not get HBO. The safety of the therapy has already been tested; this trial mainly aims to see whether HBO is effective. Researchers want to see if HBO treatment can protect and enhance function of the extremities, as well as enhance recovery of bladder and bowel function.
Traumatic
Type
Details
The intervention group will receive HBO (i.e. breathe pure oxygen in a room with high pressure) for 21 daily sessions.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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