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Effects of Diaphragmatic and Abdominal Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Post-PCI Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of combined diaphragmatic and abdominal neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on arterial blood gases, pulmonary function, left ventricular ejection fraction, and functional capacity in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 42 participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: an intervention group receiving NMES along with standard cardiac rehabilitation, and a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone. The intervention will be administered for 30 minutes per session, five days per week, over a period of two weeks. Outcome measures will include arterial blood gas parameters (PaO₂, PaCO₂, SaO₂), spirometry indices (FVC, FEV₁, PEFR), ejection fraction assessed by echocardiography, and functional capacity measured using the 6-minute walk test. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The study aims to determine whether NMES can serve as an effective adjunct to conventional cardiac rehabilitation in improving respiratory and functional outcomes in post-PCI patients.
Official title: Effects of Diaphragmatic and Abdominal Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Arterial Blood Gases, Pulmonary Function, Ejection Fraction and Functional Capacity in Post-PCI Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2026-05-28
Completion Date
2026-06-29
Last Updated
2026-06-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
A dual-channel electrical stimulation device will be used to deliver stimulation to respiratory muscles. Surface electrodes will be placed over the lower thoracic region for diaphragmatic stimulation and over the abdominal muscles for expiratory muscle stimulation. Stimulation parameters will include a frequency of 30-50 Hz, pulse width of 300 µs, and a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 5 seconds off. Intensity will be adjusted to achieve visible muscle contraction without discomfort. Sessions will last 30 minutes, five days per week, for two weeks.
Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation
A structured cardiac rehabilitation program including aerobic exercise, breathing exercises, and patient education delivered according to institutional protocols, without the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation.