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Clinical Study on the Improvement of Diaphragm Function in Patients with Mechanical Ventilation Diaphragm Dysfunction Using Electroacupuncture Combined with Chest Physical Therapy

Clinical Study on the Improvement of Diaphragm Function in Patients with Mechanical Ventilation Diaphragm Dysfunction Using Electroacupuncture Combined with Chest Physical Therapy

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025002007
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-10-22
Start date
2025-03-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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

Conditions

Patients with mechanical ventilation-induced diaphragm dysfunction

Interventions

chest physiotherapy group:chest physiotherapy
combined electroacupuncture and chest physiotherapy group:Acupuncture+chest physiotherapy

Sponsors

Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Age>18 years old; (2) Invasive mechanical ventilation>24-48h and the expected duration of mechanical ventilation>3d; (3) Meet the diagnostic criteria for diaphragmatic dysfunction caused by mechanical ventilation under ultrasound; (4) The in skin the area of electrical stimulation is intact; (5) The patient or his/her family members are informed and sign the consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Presence of electrostimulation contraindications such as metal implants in the body active tuberculosis pneumothorax or severe arrhythmias. (2) Diaphragmatic paralysis or anatomical diaphragmatic abnormalities. (3) Pregnancy. (4) A history of central nervous system or spinal injuries. (5) Patients in the terminal stage of disease or receiving palliative care. (6) Inability to perform acupuncture at the required acupoints.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
diaphragmatic excursion;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
diaphragm thickness;Mechanical Ventilation Duration;Length of Hospital Stay;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public Contactzulinigeer·abudunasier

Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University

zuli707@163.com17621621159

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026