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CPAP Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial will compare the effects of early and delayed CPAP therapy for sleep-related breathing disorders after spinal cord injury.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have epilepsy.I am 18 or older and speak English.I have a spinal cord condition like MS that could get worse.I have a pre-existing brain or nerve condition.I have a diagnosed sleep disorder not caused by sleep-related breathing problems.I wasn't treated for sleep apnea before my spinal cord issue began.My spinal cord injury is recent and located between my neck and mid-back.I have a neuromuscular disease.I have a brain or spinal cord disease.
- Group 1: Early-CPAP therapy group
- Group 2: Delayed-CPAP therapy group
- Group 3: Non-CPAP therapy group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How extensive is the enrollment for this research study?
"Yes, the clinicaltrials.gov portal states that this study is currently recruiting participants for enrollment. Initially posted on August 15th 2022, it was last modified on October 31st of the same year and will require 66 enrollees from a single medical centre."
What are the objectives of this medical study?
"The primary objective of this trial is to observe the alteration in spinal cord independence, as measured by SCIM-version III scores, from baseline until 6 months after recruitment. Secondary endpoints include tracking changes in fatigue severity (FSS), sleep quality (MOS-SS) and psychological health (PHQ-9). These metrics range from 0 to 100 for FSS and MOS-SS and 0 to 27 for PHQ-9 respectively which indicate varying levels of normalcy or distress."
Are there any unfilled positions remaining in this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that recruitment for this clinical trial, which was initially published on August 15th 2022, is currently in progress. 66 participants need to be sourced from 1 medical facility."
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