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Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Phrenic Nerve Regeneration Post Cardiac Surgeries
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on phrenic regeneration post cardiac surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-10-04
Completion Date
2025-01-30
Last Updated
2024-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation intervention
It will be applied on diaphragm, 30 min per session ,3 days/week for 4 weeks at a stimulation frequency of 30 Hz, pulse width of 400 μs, the intensity was gradually increased until visible muscle contraction was observed.
traditional physiotherapy program
The participants will receive traditional physiotherapy ( postural drainage, percussion , diaphragmatic breathing, phase 1 cardiac Rehabilitation and balance training ) three times per week for 4 weeks
Locations (1)
Hala Atef Abdel Fattah
Cairo, Egypt