This trial is enrolling 10 participants with chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) on arm spasticity. AIH is an intervention wherein individuals repeatedly breathe air with low oxygen content for brief periods, alternating with breathing room air with normal oxygen content. AIH is believed to increase nerve growth (plasticity) and muscle strength. If included, participants will complete a 30-minute AIH session, alternating between reduced oxygen and room air for about 60 seconds at a time. Final testing of biceps spasticity will be performed directly after the intervention.
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- Participants will complete an approximately 30-minute acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) session, alternating between reduced oxygen and room air for about 60 seconds at a time. - AIH is an intervention wherein individuals repeatedly breathe air with low oxygen content for brief periods, alternating with breathing room air with normal oxygen content. - Final testing of biceps spasticity will be performed directly after the intervention.
Main benefits
Spasticity
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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