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Electrical Stimulation for Respiratory and Leg Muscles Impact on COPD Patients
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Electrical neuromuscular stimulation electrode patches will be applied over the intercostal respiratory muscles and leg muscles In addition to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation
Official title: Electrical Stimulation for Respiratory and Leg Muscles Impact on Pulmonary Function and Leg Restless Syndrome in COPD Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-01-10
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2025-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
experimental group
Electrical neuromuscular stimulation electrode patches will be applied over the intercostal respiratory muscles and leg muscles (placed superficially just below each knee, over the head of the fibula, in close proximity to the common peroneal nerve).
control group
Placebo electrical neuromuscular stimulation electrode patches will be applied over the intercostal respiratory muscles and leg muscles (placed superficially just below each knee, over the head of the fibula, in close proximity to the common peroneal nerve).
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Dokki, Egypt