Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:42 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:42 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03262766
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Motor incomplete SCI at or below C2 and above T2 with non-progressive etiology
2. Age between 18 to 70 years
3. More than 1 year since SCI
4. Ability to close and open one's hand without assistance.
5. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Presence of any of the following medical conditions: congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, uncontrolled high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, COPD/emphysema and severe asthma.
2. Weight over 250 pounds.
3. Persons with known coronary artery disease, a history of myocardial infarction and known carotid or intracerebral artery stenosis.
4. A medical clearance will be required if patients are taking any other investigational agents.
5. Women who are pregnant or nursing will be excluded, as the potential effects of intermittent hypoxia on pregnant women and fetus are unknown.
6. Individuals with tracheostomy will be excluded.
7. Subjects cannot pursue other research studies which may interfere with our treatment.
8. Subjects with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea will be excluded as that may affect the response or sensitivity to AIH,
9. Orthopedic injuries or recent surgeries affecting the mobility of upper extremity and shoulder
We will not include the following populations:
* Adults unable to consent, unless accompanied by a legally authorized representative.
* Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
* Pregnant women
* Prisoners
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
70 Years
Study:
NCT03262766
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03262766