This study is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the effect on breathing function of non-invasive (skin-surface, or transcutaneous) electrical spinal cord stimulation (TcESCS) combined with muscle training. TcESCS is a technique for activating spinal cord nerve networks, using up to five surface electrodes on the skin at the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) levels. TcESCS will be combined with either breathing exercises, arm exercises or trunk training. Investigators will be looking for changes in the function of the lungs and trunk muscles before, during, and after the interventions. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four study groups: TcESCS alone, TcESCS + respiratory training, TcESCS + arm training, and TcESCS + trunk training).
Traumatic
Type
Details
Informed Consent followed by random assignment to one of the study groups (TcESCS alone, TcESCS+respiratory training, TcESCS+arm training, and TcESCS+trunk training) Participation in multiple sessions of TcESCS with or without specific training, as assigned Periodic assessment of intervention outcomes until completion of study participation (an average of 1 year) Intervention details such as number and duration of sessions, training activities, etc. are not provided. Further information should be acquired directly from the investigator.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Standing/walking/mobility
Mechanism of action
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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