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Assessing Upper Extremity Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors Through Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Summary
Here we aim to observe effects of acute intermittent hypoxia in persons who have experienced a single stroke. We have previously shown this technique to be safe and effective at increasing strength in persons with disabilities, and here are aiming to determine the mechanism of how the breathing method modulates motor function.
Official title: Assessing Upper Extremity Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors: Enhancing Neural Recovery With Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-06-02
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2026-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)
This intervention involves breathing lowered levels of oxygen (similar to those experienced on a tall mountain) for 60 seconds at a time. This is immediately followed by 60 seconds of breathing normal room air. These bouts are repeated approximately 15 times. For the intervention, the participant is fitted with a non-rebreathing mask which supplies the two different air levels
Locations (1)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, United States