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Preventing Pneumonia and Other Respiratory Problems in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury - NCT00448045-07052(Clinical Trial 165603)



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City:  West Orange
State:  
NJ
Zip Code: 07052
Conditions: Spinal Cord Injury
Purpose: It is known that individuals with spinal cord injury are at increased risk for respiratory tract infections like pneumonia. Part of this risk is due to weakened chest and abdominal muscles that are vital to deep breathing and the ability to cough. The purpose of this study is to look at the effectiveness of two different treatments in preventing pneumonia and other respiratory problems in persons with SCI. This is a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of two different treatments. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups. They will not be told the details of the other intervention since this could influence or change their activities during the study.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Chronic spinal cord injury that occurred more than 6 months ago - An impaired ability to cough (cough peak flow less than 300 L/min) - Oxygen saturation greater than or equal to 95% when awake and not receiving supplemental oxygen - End-tidal carbon dioxide level less than 43 mm Hg - Without a fever or other signs of an acute illness for the previous 2 weeks - Able to learn the treatment protocol and have someone available at home to assist if needed to help set-up and use the equipment Exclusion Criteria: - Under 18 years of age - Currently have a tracheotomy tube - Have a history of an acute illness in the last 2 weeks - Have lung disease as seen on chest x-ray that results in a baseline oxygen saturation decreasing below 95% during daytime hours and cannot be normalized by usual way of coughing - Already utilizing an oximetry protocol - Have a significant medical complication and psychiatric condition that would interfere with the conduct of the study or interpretation of the study results.
Study is available at: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
West Orange, NJ 07052
United States

Primary Contact:
Steve Koltenuk, R.N.
Email: skoltenuk@kessler-rehab.com
Phone: 800-248-3221

Secondary Contact:
Erinn Stivala
Email: estivala@kmrrec.org
Phone: 800-248-3221
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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