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Combined Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation With ACBT'S in Copd
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-07-23
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
23 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The combined effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation (TEDS) and active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBTs) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) conducted as a randomized controlled trial at Gulab Devi Hospital, the study involved 50 participants aged 40 to 60 with mild to moderate COPD. Participants were divided into two groups, one receiving both TEDS and ACBT, and the other receiving only ACBT. Over 12 weeks, improvements in lung function, oxygen saturation, exercise capacity, and quality of life were measured using spirometry, pulse oximetry, the 6-minute walk test, and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire. Both groups showed significant improvement, but the group receiving ACBT alone showed a slightly higher mean rank in some outcomes. The study concludes that while both interventions are beneficial, ACBT alone may offer more consistent improvements. It recommends including respiratory muscle assessments and combining interventions with education and exercise in future research.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Combined Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation With ACBT'S in Copd
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD
- Aged between 40 and 60 years
- Both male and female participants
- Productive cough lasting more than 2 months
- Oxygen saturation above 88% without oxygen supply
You will not qualify if you...
- Having uncontrolled hypertension
- Presence of cardiac diseases
- Active smokers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Arjumand
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 40100
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Research Team
I
imran amjad, phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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