This study is investigating whether epidural electrical stimulation (EES) of the cervical spinal cord (neck area) can help with breathing during surgery. Researchers believe EES might counteract the breathing problems caused by opioids, which are often used during surgery. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older and are having brain or spinal cord surgery where spinal neuromonitoring is used. The study will measure changes in your breathing rate and how much air you breathe in and out (tidal volume) during and shortly after the stimulation. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 150 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.

What's involved

Participants will receive epidural electrical stimulation during their intraoperative surgery. Respiratory function will be measured during and within 2 minutes after stimulation.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Respiratory function is measured during intraoperative surgery and within 2 minutes after stimulation. Further follow-up is not specified.

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