Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Dyspnoea Perception, Pulmonary Function and Functional Level During COPD Exacerbation
Lead Sponsor:
Okan University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Istinye University
Conditions:
COPD
Dyspnea
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a treatable disease characterized by irreversible and progressive airflow limitation, which is a cause of high morbidity and mortality. Dyspnea is an im...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with COPD and followed up for at least 6 months
- Hospitalised due to an exacerbation
- Have not taken any medication affecting the nervous system in the last 6 months
- Co-operative
- Have the ability to participate in working procedures
- Over 18 years of age,
- The specialist physician finds it suitable for physiotherapy applications,
- Volunteers who want to participate in the study
Exclusion
- Having comorbidities other than COPD, such as bronchiectasis, lung cancer or asthma
- Surgery in the last 6 months (volume reduction surgery, etc.)
- Neuromuscular disease
- Pulmonary embolism or pulmonary oedema
- Presence of cranial, cardiac, spinal cord, intra-aural metal implants
- Epilepsy
- Patients on invasive mechanical ventilation
- Patient with cardiac pace maker
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 8 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 10 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06944626
Start Date
April 8 2025
End Date
September 10 2025
Last Update
September 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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İstinye Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye), 08100