Electrical stimulation for leg strength in COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to your leg muscles can help you feel less breathless and less tired during daily activities, and improve your confidence in exercising. It is for people with stable COPD who are already in a pulmonary rehab program.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD (mild to severe) and have a lung function report confirming this.
- You are currently in a pulmonary rehab program.
- You do not have a pacemaker or any leg bone/joint/nerve/muscle disease.
- Your BMI is 35 or less.
- You do not have a systemic vascular disease like lupus.
- You can speak Mandarin or Taiwanese and are at least 18 years old.
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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