Improving cough in individuals with acute spinal cord injury using electrical stimulation and muscle training

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance unaided cough in individuals with acute spinal cord injuries by employing functional electrical stimulation of the abdominal and latissimus dorsi muscles alongside respiratory muscle training. Participants will receive treatment using the Xcite Clinical Station while being monitored for improvements in cough effectiveness. The study focuses on individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries within the last 12 months and are currently undergoing rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Traumatic and atraumatic C2- T12 Spinal cord injury (AIS A, B, and C motor incomplete and complete injuries) currently admitted to inpatient rehabilitation with an injury date \< 12 months prior to enrollment
2. Positive response to electrical stimulation through a palpable contraction
3. Fluent in written and spoken English

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
2. Prisoners
3. Concurrent traumatic brain injury determined by Rancho level of cognitive functioning \< VI
4. Individuals with open tracheostomy
5. Persons with pacemakers
6. Pregnant women
7. Persons with epilepsy
8. Open wounds or metal implants at site of electrode placement
9. Unresponsive to functional electrical stimulation
10. Current diagnosis or history of thoraco-abdomino-pelvic cancer

Where it's running

• University of Miami
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Stephane Philippe-Ratway, MS, CCC-SLP — University of Miami
• Study coordinator: Gary J Farkas, PhD
• Email: gjf50@med.miami.edu
• Phone: 305-243-4518

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.