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Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on PODD in Bariatric Surgery Patients

Egypt70 participantsStarted 2026-05-15

Plain-language summary

Researchers aim to evaluate impact of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator on the incidence of postoperative diaphragmatic dysfunction in patients living with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index \> 40 kg/m2 * ASA II Exclusion Criteria: * Limited diaphragmatic ultrasound views * Patient with pulmonary diseases (COPD, bronchial asthma, and interstitial fibrosis) * Patient refusal

What they're measuring

Incidence of postoperative diaphragmatic dysfunction

Timeframe: 2 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07569705

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-15

Contact for this trial

Mina Adolf Helmy, MD

01275716942 minaadolf1988@cu.edu.eg

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