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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Functional neuromuscular electrical stimulation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Franco Laghi, MD
Research Sponsored by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 minutes of resting breathing
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Summary

This trial will investigate whether or not a novel triggering algorithm that controls the delivery of non-invasive neuro muscular electrical stimulation to the abdominal-wall muscles during exhalation can improve weaning outcomes in difficult to wean patients.

Eligible Conditions
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Weaning Failure

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 minutes of resting breathing
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 10 minutes of resting breathing for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Error rate
Sensitivity

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single-Arm StudyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Functional neuromuscular electrical stimulation of abdominal-wall muscles triggered by an airway pressure signal

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Edward Hines Jr. VA HospitalLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
2,536 Total Patients Enrolled
RML Specialty HospitalOTHER
5 Previous Clinical Trials
1,669 Total Patients Enrolled
Franco Laghi, MDPrincipal Investigator - Staff Physician
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
1 Previous Clinical Trials
171 Total Patients Enrolled
~5 spots leftby Sep 2025
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