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Electrical Stimulation for Respiratory and Leg Muscles Impact on COPD Patients
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-09-15
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
50 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Electrical neuromuscular stimulation electrode patches will be applied over the intercostal respiratory muscles and leg muscles In addition to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Electrical Stimulation for Respiratory and Leg Muscles Impact on COPD Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients who meet four main clinical criteria for restless leg syndrome according to the international restless leg syndrome study group (IRLSSG): urge to move legs usually with paresthesia, symptom relief by leg movement, symptom worsening at rest or when lying down, and worse signs at night
- Diagnosed with grade I or grade II COPD
- Age between 45 and 55 years
- Clinically and medically stable when attending the study
You will not qualify if you...
- History of deep venous thrombosis
- History of bleeding disorders
- Have an implantable device like a pacemaker
- Recent infected wound
- History of allergic response to electrodes, gel, or tape
- Currently participating in any other exercise program
- Loss of sensation or numbness
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Dokki, Egypt
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
mushabab alahmari, phd
CONTACT
M
marwa mahmoud, phd
CONTACT
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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