The Effect of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Motor Learning
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
In brief
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 spinal cord injury.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05341466
- Run by
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- People needed
- 56
- Starts
- 2022-05-27
- Expected to finish
- 2025-02-24
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-05-14
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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;
You may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, Colorado, United States
- University of Colorado — Boulder, Colorado, United States
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