Combined Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation With ACBT's in COPD

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The combined effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation (TEDS) and active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBTs) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) conducted as a randomized controlled trial at Gulab Devi Hospital, the study involved 50 participants aged 40 to 60 with mild to moderate COPD. Participants were divided into two groups, one receiving both TEDS and ACBT, and the other receiving only ACBT. Over 12 weeks, improvements in lung function, oxygen saturation, exercise capacity, and quality of life were measured using spirometry, pulse oximetry, the 6-minute walk test, and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire. Both groups showed significant improvement, but the group receiving ACBT alone showed a slightly higher mean rank in some outcomes. The study concludes that while both interventions are beneficial, ACBT alone may offer more consistent improvements. It recommends including respiratory muscle assessments and combining interventions with education and exercise in future research.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• COPD (Mild to Moderate)

• Age: 40-60 years of both genders

• Productive cough for more than 2 months

• Oxygen saturation without Oxygen supply \> 88%

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Arjumand
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
imran amjad, phd
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-11-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Experimental: TEDS + ACBT
Participants receive transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation (TEDS) along with active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBTs) daily for 12 weeks.
Active_comparator: ACBT only
Participants receive only active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBTs) daily for 12 weeks.
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov