Abdominal Functional Electrical Stimulation in Tetraplegia
Launched by SOUTH GLASGOW UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · Sep 12, 2005
Trial Information
Current as of May 17, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Patients with high spinal cord injury (SCI) usually have paralysed intercostal muscles and rely on diaphragm function alone for respiration. They have low tidal volumes and inadequate cough. These patients are vulnerable to respiratory complications in the immediate post-injury phase and remain at life-long risk of chest problems. Usual treatments include intensive physiotherapy and intermittent positive pressure ventilation to augment the patient's tidal volume and to help clear excess secretions.
Tidal volumes can also be increased by electrical stimulation of the surface of abdominal mu...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • cervical spinal cord injury
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • subject must not be ventilator-dependent
About South Glasgow University Hospitals Nhs Trust
South Glasgow University Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research. Affiliated with the National Health Service (NHS), the Trust encompasses a range of specialized hospitals and services, fostering a collaborative environment for clinical trials that aim to enhance treatment options and improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to innovation and evidence-based medicine, South Glasgow University Hospitals NHS Trust actively supports research initiatives across various medical disciplines, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted with the utmost rigor and ethical standards.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Alan N McLean, MRCP
Principal Investigator
Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit, Glasgow
Kenneth J Hunt, BSc, PhD, DSc
Principal Investigator
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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