Shock therapy for lungs? electrical zaps may boost exercise in COPD
NCT ID NCT06851195
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the leg muscles can help people with COPD feel more confident about exercise, reduce shortness of breath during activity, and lessen fatigue. Forty patients with mild to severe COPD will receive the stimulation along with standard pulmonary rehab for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in self-efficacy, breathlessness, and fatigue using questionnaires and a physical performance test.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lower limb neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help COPD patients feel more confident exercising, with less shortness of breath and fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The device may cause discomfort or skin irritation, and benefits might be modest.
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Locations
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 807378, Taiwan