Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Motor Learning

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Boulder

Collaborating Sponsors:

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

University of Colorado, Denver

Conditions:

Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to examine the effect of repetitive acute intermittent hypoxia on motor learning abilities in able-bodied individuals for subsequent study in individuals with incomplete spin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 to 70 years old (the latter to reduce likelihood of heart disease);
  • Medically stable with medical clearance from physician to participate;
  • Motor-incomplete spinal cord injuries at or below C2 and at or above L5;
  • AIS A-D at initial screen, or other non-traumatic spinal cord injury disorders (e.g. multiple sclerosis, ALS, tumors, acute transverse myelitis, etc.);
  • More than 1 year since iSCI to minimize confounds of spontaneous neurological recovery;
  • Ability to advance one step overground with or without assistive devices;

Exclusion

  • Severe concurrent illness or pain;
  • Recurrent autonomic dysreflexia;
  • History of cardiovascular/pulmonary complications;
  • Concurrent physical therapy;
  • Pregnant at time of enrollment or planning to become pregnant;
  • Untreated painful musculoskeletal dysfunction, fracture or pressure sore;
  • History of seizures or epilepsy;
  • Recurring headaches;
  • Concussion within the last six months;
  • Depression or manic disorders
  • Metal implants in the head, or pacemaker.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 27 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 24 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05341466

Start Date

May 27 2022

End Date

February 24 2025

Last Update

May 14 2025

Active Locations (2)

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University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

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University of Colorado

Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309