Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease study: Experimental group
Official title Electrical Stimulation for Respiratory and Leg Muscles Impact on COPD Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06670443
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding electrical patches to regular breathing and leg exercises improves breathing and walking in COPD patients.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have COPD and can do regular breathing and leg exercises.
- What's involved
- You will wear small patches on your chest and legs while you do breathing and leg exercises at home. The patches send gentle electric signals to help the muscles work better.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several weeks and you will need to wear the patches and do the exercises at home each day, with a few check‑in visits with the study team.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Patient undergoes four main clinical criteria for the diagnosis of RLS according to the international restless leg syndrome study group (IRLSSG)...
- an urge to move legs that is usually associated with paresthesia.
- alleviation of the symptoms by moving the legs.
- aggravation or exacerbation of the symptoms particularly at rest or during sitting or lying down in the bed.
- worsening of the signs at night. patients with diagnosed with grade I and grade II COPD their ages ranged between 45-55 o All patients will be...
You likely can't join if
- History of Deep venous thrombosis
- History of Bleeding disorders
- Have an implantable device like a pacemaker
- Recent Infected wound
- History of allergic response to the electrodes, gel or tape
- patients who participating in any other exercise program
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient undergoes four main clinical criteria for the diagnosis of RLS according to the international restless leg syndrome study group (IRLSSG) including
- an urge to move legs that is usually associated with paresthesia.
- alleviation of the symptoms by moving the legs.
- aggravation or exacerbation of the symptoms particularly at rest or during sitting or lying down in the bed.
- worsening of the signs at night. patients with diagnosed with grade I and grade II COPD their ages ranged between 45-55 o All patients will be clinically and medically stable when attending the study
- History of Deep venous thrombosis
- History of Bleeding disorders
- Have an implantable device like a pacemaker
- Recent Infected wound
- History of allergic response to the electrodes, gel or tape
- patients who participating in any other exercise program
- Loss of sensation or numbness
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Dokki, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Dokki, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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