Effects of a 4-week Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) Program on Subjects With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The objectives of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on lung functions and quality of life and to explore the associated underlying mechanisms in subjects with COPD.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

50 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Prince of Wales Hospital

Shatin, Hong Kong, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

clinical diagnosis with COPD

Exclusion criteria

allergic to gel
unable to perform spirometry
unable to communicate
no history of infection or exacerbation of respiratory symptoms

Treatment and study plan

Acu-TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

Device

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied onto acupuncture point

Primary outcomes

Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC)

Time frame: measured before and after the 4-week program

Secondary outcomes

beta endorphin, St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)

Time frame: measured before and after the 4-week program

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Sep 3, 2009
Registry last updated: Sep 3, 2009

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