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NCT02973438 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia (IH) on Metabolism and Dysglycemia, in Overweight/Obese Persons SCI
A NA study, sponsored by University of Miami.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6
- Enrollment target
NCT02973438: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Miami.
NCT02973438 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Miami. The registered enrollment target is 6 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02973438, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Miami.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to examine changes in blood glucose control and metabolism in individuals with SCI and non injured controls at rest and during exercise after five days of exposure to IH. This response will be compared with breathing normal room air (a SHAM control).
Primary Outcome
Insulin resistance was estimated by the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA2-IR), which is based on fasting glucose and insulin measurements. Values of \> 1.8 were considered insulin resistant.
Interventions
- DEVICE SHAM
- DEVICE Intermittent Hypoxia (IH)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 6 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02973438 record still lists
NCT02973438 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 6 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which SHAM is the first listed.
NCT02973438 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02973438 about?
NCT02973438 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia (IH) on Metabolism and Dysglycemia, in Overweight/Obese Persons SCI". The purpose of this research is to examine changes in blood glucose control and metabolism in individuals with SCI and non injured controls at rest and during exercise after five days of exposure to IH. This response will be compared with breathing normal room air (a SHAM control).
What is the current status of trial NCT02973438?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 6 participants. The study started on 2016-12. Estimated completion is 2018-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02973438?
The interventions under investigation include: SHAM (DEVICE), Intermittent Hypoxia (IH) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02973438?
This trial is sponsored by University of Miami, which has 721 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02973438's enrollment target sits among peer trials
6 1983rd of 2000 higher than 13 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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