Outcomes Post Treatment - Impact on Motor Impairment of Sleep Efficiency in SCI (OPTIMISE SCI Trial): A Clinical Trial Protocol and Ethical Considerations

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Location: Station 1

Author(s)

Julio C. Furlan, MD, LLB, MBA, PhD, MSc, FRCPC, FAAN, FASIA

Associate Professor and Scientist
KITE Research Institute and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, and University of Toronto
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Christie Yao, BSc, MSc, PhD

Clinical Neuropsychologist
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
Martha McKay, BA, MA, MA, PhD

Clinical Psychologist
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
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Sandra Walsh, BSc, RRT, CRE

Respiratory Therapist
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
Mark I. Boulos, BSc, MD, FRCPC, CSCN(EEG), MSc

Associate Professor
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and University of Toronto

Discuss the potential association between the severity of SRBD and the neurological recovery after neurological diseases/injuries (including SCI).
Discuss the ethical conundrum of delaying CPAP therapy for 3 months after diagnosing an individual with moderate-to-severe SRBD.
Discuss the potential impact of the results of this ongoing clinical trial on the current practice in several spinal cord rehabilitation centers.