Shocking recovery: electrical pulses may help seniors bounce back after lung illness
NCT ID NCT05452226
First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using gentle electrical pulses to stimulate leg muscles (called NMES) could help older adults recover strength and mobility after being hospitalized for COPD or pneumonia. Seven participants used the device during their hospital stay and for six weeks at home. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, not to prove it works.
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States
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