Spinal Direct Current Stimulation to Improve Breathing After Cervical Cord Injury

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What this research studies

This project tests a non-invasive, low-intensity electrical technique (tsDCS) to boost respiratory function in a rodent model of cervical spinal cord injury. The study builds on Dr. Rana’s experience in SCI neurobiology and respiratory control to explore how neuromodulation can enhance breathing after injury. The University of Florida environment and its Breathing Research and Therapeutics Center will support the work with experts in respiratory motor control and SCI rehabilitation.

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Where this research is happening

• Ohio State University
  Columbus, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Rana, Sabhya — Ohio State University
• Study coordinator: Rana, Sabhya

Related research

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• Transplanting Lab-Grown Human Neurons to Help cervical spinal cord injuries

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• Improving breathing recovery after cervical spinal cord injury

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About this research

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