N/A
Completed N=6
Sub-study to Spinal Cord Stimulation to Restore Cough
Spinal Cord Injuries · Spinal Cord Diseases · Paralysis · Central Nervous System Diseases
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00995215 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
6
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: The Effects of Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) on Airway Pressure Generation While Using Temporarily Placed Parallel Wire Leads and Implanted Disc Electrodes — 56; 54 cmH2O — p=0.05
Summary
Evaluation of Wire Electrodes to Activate the Expiratory Muscles to Restore Cough
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY The Effects of Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) on Airway Pressure Generation While Using Temporarily Placed Parallel Wire Leads and Implanted Disc Electrodes |
56; 54 | 0.05 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Stable spinal cord injury T5 level or higher
- Expiratory muscle weakness
Exclusion Criteria
- Significant cardiovascular disease
- Active lung disease
- Brain disease
- Scoliosis, chest wall deformity, or marked obesity
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00995215). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.