Whole-body electrical stimulation for COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether whole-body electrical stimulation (light electrical pulses sent through pads on your skin) can help people with severe COPD feel better and move more easily. It is for people with advanced COPD who can still walk.
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Who can take part
- You must have a diagnosis of COPD, specifically GOLD stage 3 or 4 (severe or very severe).
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must be able to walk on your own.
- You cannot have a pacemaker, epilepsy, or a history of stroke.
- You cannot have had a heart attack in the last 2 months, or have uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart failure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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