Does Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Benefit the Functional Ability of Elderly Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
NEMS for COPD
NEMS for COPD
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
60
1 country
1
Study Start
April 2, 2023
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
February 13, 2024
Actual (reported)Study Completion
February 13, 2024
Actual (reported)Background: Patients with COPD often experience skeletal muscle dysfunction. For those who are unable or unwilling to undertake physical training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) may provide an alternative method of exercise training. Objective: To investigate the effects of adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation of gluteus maximus, quadriceps and calf muscles to chest physiotherapy, compared to chest physiotherapy alone, on muscle strength (gluteus max., quadriceps, calf muscles), femoral blood flow physical and pulmonary function in severe COPD Patients.
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February 13, 2024
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April 2, 2023
Actual (reported)April 2, 2023
Actual (reported)May 3, 2023
Actual (reported)February 13, 2024
Actual (reported)February 13, 2024
Actual (reported)Six-minute walking test (Physical function assessment
The six-minute walking distance (6MWD) was measured according to a standardized protocol. * Subjects were instructed to walk at their own pace along a 34.5-m corridor from one end to the other, covering as much ground as possible in the allotted time. * Subjects were allowed to stop and rest during the test, but they were instructed to resume walking as soon as they felt able to do
change from baseline to 8 weeks after intervention and 3 months as a follow-up
Pulmonary function test
Pulmonary capacity and respiratory muscle functions will be assessed using the CPFS/D USB™ 187 Spirometer (Medical Graphics-MGC, St. Paul, MN, USA) with airflow being measured by a 188 calibrated Pitot tube (PreVent, Pneumotach). The participant completed at least three acceptable maximal forced and slow expiratory maneuvers after 15 min the inhalation of 400 mg of salbutamol 190 via a metered-dose inhaler. Forced vital capacity (FVC, L), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1, L), FEV1/ FVC, and inspiratory capacity (IC) will be measured according to American Thoracic Society standards
change from baseline to 8 weeks after intervention and 3 months as a follow-up
Muscle strength measurement
To determine the maximal muscle strength the Lafayette manual muscle test system (USER MANUAL) (MMT) Model 01163, White Plains, New York (10602) of gluteus maximus, quadriceps and calf muscles will be measured on right lower limb.
Blood flow velocimetry measurement
change from baseline to 8 weeks after intervention and 3 months as a follow-up
The patients in this group were received the chest physiotherapy program for 20 min each day, for five days a week for8 consecutive weeks.
The patients in this group were received the same chest physiotherapy program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) of gluteus max., quadriceps, and calf muscles performed for 30 min /day for five days a week for 8 consecutive weeks.
The patients in this group were received the same chest physiotherapy program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation of gluteus max., quadriceps, and calf muscles performed for 30 min /day for five days a week for 8 consecutive weeks.
Department of P.T for internal medicine, Faculty of Physical Therapy, South valley university, Qena, Egypt
Qina, Egypt
Ibrahim I. I Abu zaid, PhD
Department of P.T for internal medicine, Faculty of Physical Therapy, South valley university, Qena, Egypt
60 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
April 2, 2023
First Posted
May 3, 2023
Study Start
April 2, 2023
Actual (reported)change from baseline to 8 weeks after intervention and 3 months as a follow-up
The patients in this group were received the chest physiotherapy program for 20 min each day, for five days a week for 8 consecutive weeks
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Primary Completion
February 13, 2024
Actual (reported)Study Completion
February 13, 2024
Actual (reported)Last Updated
September 18, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-09
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