Spinal Cord Stimulation and Respiration After Injury

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the effect combining epidural spinal cord stimulation (scES) with respiratory training. scES is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will perform either: 1) respiratory training during scES; 2) respiratory training alone; or 3) scES alone during 45-minute session for 16 weeks. Researchers want to see if the combination strategy of stimulation and training improves respiratory and/or motor function.