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Behavioral Intervention

Yoga Breath Training for Spinal Cord Injury

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Waitlist Available
Led By J. Andrew Taylor, MS, PhD
Research Sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Spinal cord injury
American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) score of A, B, or C
Must not have
Coronary artery disease
Epilepsy or other neurological diseases
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change in sleep quality, time frame: baseline, week 6
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Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of a specific breathing technique called Ujjayi on individuals aged 18-60 with spinal cord injuries. The study will investigate how Ujjayi breathing affects

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 18-60 with spinal cord injuries. It's designed to see if a type of yogic breathing called Ujjayi can improve their respiratory function and sleep quality. Participants will need to commit to six weeks of breath training and lab visits for various tests.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effects of Ujjayi Yogic Breathing on people with spinal cord injuries, focusing on breathing patterns, lung function, ventilatory control by the nervous system, air-blood flow matching in lungs, and sleep quality. The intervention includes six weeks of breath training.
What are the potential side effects?
Yogic breathing is generally considered safe but may cause discomfort due to changes in usual breathing patterns or dizziness during exercises involving altered carbon dioxide or oxygen levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have a spinal cord injury.
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My spinal injury is classified as severe to moderate.
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I am between 18 and 60 years old.
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I use a wheelchair.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
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I have epilepsy or another neurological condition.
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I have a bleeding disorder.
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I am currently using tobacco or taking heart-related medications.
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I have a serious irregular heartbeat.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change in sleep quality, time frame: baseline, week 6
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change in sleep quality, time frame: baseline, week 6 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Central and peripheral chemosensitivity after regular Ujjayi breathing
Pulmonary function after regular Ujjayi breathing
Sleep quality after regular Ujjayi breathing
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Ujjayi yogic breathing trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This study will be a small (N = 20) prospective cohort study with a single unblinded intervention of Ujjayi resistance breathing.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalLead Sponsor
137 Previous Clinical Trials
10,997 Total Patients Enrolled
J. Andrew Taylor, MS, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorHarvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
~13 spots leftby Jan 2026
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