The Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Conjunction With Respiratory Muscle Training to Improve Unaided Cough in Individuals With Acute Spinal Cord Injury
University of Miami
50 participants
Jul 21, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The overall objective of this study is to improve unaided cough with abdominal and latissimus dorsi functional electrical stimulation in conjunction with respiratory muscle training in individuals with acute spinal cord injuries.
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Interventions
The abdominal functional electrical stimulation (AFES) will be conducted using the Xcite system. This is a battery-powered stimulator with up to 12 channels of cyclical stimulation. It is a task-specific modality to enhance mass practice during neurological re-education. The electrical stimulation will be applied to the abdominal and back muscles. In addition, participants will receive two specific respiratory muscle training exercises performed 3 days per week.
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NCT05745298