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Spinal Cord Stimulation to Restore Cough

NCT00116337 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 17

Last updated 2020-05-04

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Summary

The purpose of this trial is to determine the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation to produce an effective cough in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Spinal Cord Stimulation to restore cough

Participants will have small electrodes (metal discs) placed - by a routine surgical procedure - over the surface of their spinal cords on the lower back to stimulate the expiratory muscles and restore cough. These electrodes are then activated at subsequent study visits using the external control unit.

DEVICE

Expiratory Muscle Stimulator

The expiratory muscle stimulator consists of three small electrodes (metal discs) implanted over the surface of their spinal cords on the lower back to stimulate the expiratory muscles and restore cough. These electrodes are connected to an implanted receiver in the abdomen or chest wall. The device is activated through an external antenna connected to an external control box.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • MetroHealth Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anthony F. DiMarco, MD · MetroHealth Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-09-30
Primary Completion
2017-10-10
Completion
2017-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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