This pilot trial is enrolling 32 participants with cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) versus bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy on sleep. CPAP delivers a constant level of air pressure, while BiPAP provides higher pressure during inhalation and lower pressure during exhalation. Both devices utilize a mask worn over the nose and/or mouth during sleep. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CPAP or BiPAP therapy for 4 weeks. Final testing of feasibility and sleep quality will be performed after 4 weeks.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy for 4 weeks, with adjustments made to optimize treatment effectiveness and comfort. - CPAP delivers a constant level of air pressure, while BiPAP provides higher pressure during inhalation and lower pressure during exhalation, both through a mask worn over the nose and/or mouth during sleep. - Final testing of feasibility and sleep quality will be performed after 4 weeks.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
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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