16
Participants
Start Date
December 31, 2015
Primary Completion Date
August 11, 2020
Study Completion Date
August 11, 2020
Diaphragm pacing
Intramuscular diaphragm implantation is achieved by a laparoscopic approach whereby phrenic motor points on the diaphragm are mapped to optimize electrode placement. The electrodes are threaded into the diaphragm muscle and wire leads are externalized and attached to a stimulation controller.
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville
University of Florida, Gainesville
Brooks Rehabilitation
OTHER
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
OTHER
University of Florida
OTHER