Status:
COMPLETED
The Use of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation for Strength Training of the Quadriceps Muscle
Lead Sponsor:
Imperial College London
Collaborating Sponsors:
Magstim Company, Whitland, Wales
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
We intend to use repetitive magnetic stimulation to the quadriceps muscle to try to improve strength and improve the metabolic function of the muscle.
Detailed Description
Quadriceps strength is reduced in COPD. Increasing quadriceps strength is one of the goals of pulmonary rehabilitation yet some patients with severe COPD are unable to exercise with sufficient intensi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Exclusion
- Aspirin therapy Cardiac Pacemaker
- \-
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00159367
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2006
Last Update
September 28 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Royal Brompton Hospital
London, United Kingdom, Sw3 6NP