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NCT07002437 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Hypoxia Pathways for Early Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
A NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), sponsored by University of Florida.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07002437 is a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 66-participant average among 9 other Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) trials with a reported enrollment target (73% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT07002437, a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Florida.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts neural pathways to respiratory motor neurons, diminishing breathing capacity and airway defense (e.g., cough). Indeed, respiratory impairment is a leading cause of infection, re-hospitalization and death after SCI. There is a critical need for new strategies to restore breathing ability and airway defense in people with SCI. Acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) - repetitive exposure to brief episodes of low inspired oxygen - is a promising strategy to restore breathing capacity by promoting spinal neuroplasticity. Exciting outcomes in \>12 SCI trials completed to date demonstrate that AIH improves human respiratory and limb function. Unfortunately, \~40% of individuals exhibit minimal response to AIH, making it essential to 1) optimize AIH protocols to maximize functional benefits; and 2) identify genetic biomarkers distinguishing those most/least likely to benefit from AIH-based treatments. The purpose of the pilot study, to be conducted in a small sample of participants with sub-acute SCI (2 weeks to 6 months post injury), is to preliminarily compare the effects of two intermittent hypoxia protocols. Since AIH-induced plasticity may be induced via serotonin or adenosine-driven mechanisms and these pathways compete and inhibit each other, each protocol favors a distinct mechanistic pathway. Our long-term objective is to test the hypothesis that a longer duration (i.e., augmented) hypoxia protocol, favoring adenosine mechanisms, enhances respiratory motor plasticity more than an AIH protocol targeting serotonin mechanisms (low O2 + CO2) in people with sub-acute SCI. Since an individual's genetics can influence the response to rehabilitation, we are also investigating how certain genes are related to breathing changes after these treatments. Data acquired through this pilot study will be used to inform a larger, more definitive clinical trial and will contribute to estimations of the magnitude and direction of effects.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Augmented Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (aAIH)
- OTHER Acute Intermittent Hypercapnic-Hypoxia (AIHH)
- OTHER Sham AIH
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- Brooks Rehabilitation - Jacksonville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 18 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07002437
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07002437 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 66-participant average among 9 other Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) trials with a reported enrollment target (73% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Augmented Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (aAIH) is the first listed.
NCT07002437 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07002437 about?
NCT07002437 is a clinical study titled "Hypoxia Pathways for Early Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury". Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts neural pathways to respiratory motor neurons, diminishing breathing capacity and airway defense (e.g., cough). Indeed, respiratory impairment is a leading cause of infection, re-hospitalization and death after SCI. There is a critical need for new strategies to rest...
What is the current status of trial NCT07002437?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2025-11-20. Estimated completion is 2027-07.
What conditions does trial NCT07002437 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI).
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07002437?
The interventions under investigation include: Augmented Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (aAIH) (OTHER), Acute Intermittent Hypercapnic-Hypoxia (AIHH) (OTHER), Sham AIH (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07002437?
This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07002437 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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