Shock therapy for lungs? electrical zaps may boost exercise in COPD

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.