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Cardiovascular and Respiratory: Studies

Recovery of cardiovascular function with epidural stimulation after human spinal cord injury

The major goal of this research is to demonstrate that epidural stimulation (ES) can be used to recover significant levels of autonomic control of cardiovascular and respiratory function as well as the ability to voluntarily control leg movements below the injury level.

Funding: The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation

Other funding support: The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 

ENROLLMENT STATUS: Closed to Recruitment

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Cardiovascular spinal cord epidural stimulation (CV-scES) and home training for recovery of cardiovascular function following severe spinal cord injury.

 

Funding: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

ENROLLMENT STATUS: Currently Recruiting and Enrolling

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Spinal cord stimulation and respiratory-cardiovascular plasticity after spinal cord injury

Funding: The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

ENROLLMENT STATUS: Currently Recruiting and Enrolling


Task and physiological specific stimulation for recovery of autonomic function, voluntary movement and standing using epidural stimulation and training after spinal cord injury.

The primary goal of this research is to answer the following questions:

  • What is the effect of epidural stimulation alone on function after spinal cord injury?
  • What is the effect of epidural stimulation in combination weight bearing activities and without weight bearing activities on cardiovascular function?
  • Understand the effects of different types of epidural stimulation on pulmonary function, bowel function and bladder function.

Funding: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

ENROLLMENT STATUS: Currently Recruiting and Enrolling


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