Effect of Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (NCT07020299) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Egypt120 participantsStarted 2024-08-01
Plain-language summary
Respiratory muscle dysfunction is a common consequence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
This technique consists of placing electrodes on the skin at locations near the motor points of the diaphragm, transmitting an intermittent current, and generating action potentials capable of producing muscle contractions
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>18 years.
* Known cases of COPD admitted at respiratory critical care unit with severe acute exacerbation (defined according to GOLD 2024).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m2
* Post arrest patients
* Brain death
* Hemodynamic instability
* Invasive MV
* Lung disease other than COPD
* Pregnancy , ascitis.
* History of neuromuscular disease at admission
* Spinal injuries
* Skin lesions or an open lesion in the regions where the electrodes would be placed
* Use of pacemakers
* Patients on maintenance steroid therapy
* Depletating disease as malignancy 14. Patients refusing the procedure
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The primary outcome is the progression to invasive mechanical ventilation(IMV)