This trial is enrolling 60 participants with acute spinal cord injury to test the effect of threshold pressure load respiratory muscle training (RMT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and their combination on respiratory function. RMT is a technique that uses a small handheld device to create resistance while breathing in order to strengthen muscles. TMS is a non-invasive technique which uses a magnetic field to stimulate the brain. A coil (held over the head) delivers the magnetic stimulation that activates the central nervous system. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (i) RMT; (ii) TMS; or (iii) a combination of both. Treatments will be given 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Final testing of respiratory function will be performed after 4 weeks.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (i) respiratory muscle training (RMT), (ii) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), or (iii) a combination of both. - RMT is a technique that uses a small handheld device to create resistance while breathing and strengthen muscles. - TMS is a non-invasive technique which uses a magnetic field to stimulate the brain. A coil (held over the head) delivers the magnetic stimulation that activates the central nervous system circuits that produce movement of the diaphragm (the primary muscle for inhale). - Treatments will be given 5 days a week for 4 weeks. - Final testing of respiratory function will be performed after 4 weeks.
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General health
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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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