Plain-English translation of NCT02922894 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 4 — The treatment has already been approved. Researchers are tracking how it works in a large number of people over time.
People with cervical spinal cord injuries often experience dangerous pauses in breathing during sleep, called central sleep apnea. This study is testing three potential treatments: exposing the body to controlled low-oxygen periods, using supplemental oxygen at night, and taking the medication . The goal is to find safe, effective ways to help these patients breathe better and sleep more soundly.
Central sleep apnea in spinal cord injury patients is poorly understood and hard to treat. Researchers want to understand what causes it and test new treatments that could improve sleep quality and overall health in this patient population.
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You would visit the research center multiple times for sleep studies, where researchers monitor your breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns overnight. Some visits would involve breathing low-oxygen air for short periods, wearing an oxygen mask at night for 6 weeks, or taking or a placebo pill. The entire study would take several months, and researchers would use the information to develop better treatments for sleep apnea in spinal cord injury patients.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Phase
Post-approval monitoring
Sponsor
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Collaborators
United States Department of Defense
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
June 2017
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
M Safwan Badr, M.D.
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
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