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Exploration on Diaphragmatic Function and Rehabilitation Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Different Severities

Exploration on Diaphragmatic Function and Rehabilitation Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Different Severities

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121734
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-02
Start date
2026-04-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Interventions

B Group (Phase Two):External diaphragm pacing + breathing training
A Group (Phase Two):breathing training
Observation Group (Phase One):None

Sponsors

Shanghai Fourth Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.All clinically stable patients presented with typical symptoms of COPD.The post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio was 90% under non-oxygen-supplemented conditions, and were able to undergo overnight PSG monitoring. 3.The diagnosis of OSA was in accordance with the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (Revised 2011). 4.Patients with COPD-OSA overlap syndrome were defined as those who met both the diagnostic criteria for COPD and OSA. 5.Provided voluntary consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Use of invasive mechanical ventilation during hospitalization, comorbidity with other pulmonary diseases such as lung tumor, extensive bronchiectasis, or pulmonary tuberculosis; obesity hypoventilation syndrome, decompensated chronic heart failure and comorbidity with neuromuscular diseases, etc. 2.Presence of skin breakdown, bleeding tendency, lower extremity venous thrombosis, local metallic foreign body, implantable electronic devices (such as cardiac pacemakers), etc. 3.Patients with irregular medication intake and poor compliance with examinations and treatment. 4.Refused to sign the informed consent form.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Diaphragmatic function-Diaphragmatic excursion;Diaphragmatic function-Diaphragm thickness (mm);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep Function Assessment;Lung function test;Motor function - 6-minute walking distance (m);COPD Assessment Test;Activities of daily Living Score;Arterial blood gas analysis;modified Medical Research Council Scale Score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Yun

Shanghai Fourth Rehabilitation Hospital

chenyun22691@163.com+86 21 6231 9988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026