This is a trial to test the effect of repeatedly breathing air with low oxygen content for brief periods, alternating with breathing room air with normal oxygen content (acute intermittent hypoxia: AIH) in combination with training on arm strength and function. If included in this trial, the participant will undergo a 5-day intervention with either 1) a 45 minute session of AIH alone, 2) 45 minute session of AIH followed by 45 minutes of arm training, 3) a 45 minute inactive intervention session (sham AIH: breathing normal room air) alone - not intended to have a therapeutic effect - used in a controlled trial for comparison to an active intervention, or 4) a 45 minute session of sham AIH followed by a 45 minute arm training. The study takes a total of 6 weeks, including initial tests (3-4 hours) before the intervention and final tests for 4 weeks after the intervention.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
Study participation lasts a total of 6 weeks, including 1) 3-4 hours of initial tests (i.e., arm strength, manual dexterity, etc.) before the intervention, 2) the intervention and 3) final tests for 4 weeks after the intervention. The intervention includes a 5-day intervention with either 1) a 45 minute session of AIH alone, 2) 45 minute session of AIH followed by 45 minutes of arm training, 3) a 45 minute inactive intervention session (sham AIH: breathing normal room air) alone - not intended to have a therapeutic effect - used in a controlled trial for comparison to an active intervention, or 4) a 45 minute session of sham AIH followed by a 45 minute arm training. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four described treatment arms. Neither the participants nor the outcome assessor will know the assigned (AIH vs sham AIH) intervention.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
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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