Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of a 4-week Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) Program on Subjects With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objectives of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on lung functions and quality of life and to explore th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- clinical diagnosis with COPD
Exclusion
- allergic to gel
- unable to perform spirometry
- unable to communicate
- no history of infection or exacerbation of respiratory symptoms
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00971490
Start Date
August 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
September 3 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, Hong Kong, China