Respiratory Functions Response To Tens Acupoint Stimulation Post Inhalation Injury
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Inhalation Injury
- Interventions
- Device: acupoint TENS
- Registration Number
- NCT04667676
- Lead Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Brief Summary
this study designed to examine the effect of Acu-TENS applied bilaterally on Ding Chuan acupoint to boost pulmonary functions, improve diaphragmatic excursion and decrease dyspnea in patients with inhalation injuries.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- Partial or full-thickness major burns
- Diagnosis of smoke inhalation based on the history of smoke exposure and chest computed tomography (CT)
- Have no systemic disease
- Body mass index less than 30.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with any other pulmonary condition
- Cardiac condition
- Rib fracture
- Systemic disease
- Local infection and cigarette or tobacco use
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Control group acupoint TENS patients received shame acupoint TENS TENS Therapy Group acupoint TENS patients received acupoint TENS
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Spirometer 4 weeks • Portable spirometer to measure forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) from setting position.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie Acu-TENS stimulation of Ding Chuan acupoints in improving diaphragmatic excursion post-inhalation injury?
How does Acu-TENS compare to standard-of-care therapies like bronchodilators in enhancing pulmonary function after inhalation injury?
Which biomarkers correlate with improved respiratory outcomes following bilateral Ding Chuan acupoint stimulation in inhalation injury patients?
What adverse events are reported with Acu-TENS application on Ding Chuan points for inhalation injury management, and how are they mitigated?
Are there synergistic effects when combining Acu-TENS with pharmacological interventions such as corticosteroids in treating inhalation injury-induced dyspnea?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Marwa Eid
🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt