Effects of a 4-week Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) Program on Subjects With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00971490

Enrollment

Registered

2009-09-03

Start date

2007-08-31

Completion date

2008-12-31

Last updated

2009-09-03

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Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Keywords

COPD, FEV1, beta endorphin, SGRQ, Acu-TENS

Brief summary

The objectives of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on lung functions and quality of life and to explore the associated underlying mechanisms in subjects with COPD.

Interventions

DEVICEAcu-TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied onto acupuncture point

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

50 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* clinical diagnosis with COPD

Exclusion criteria

* allergic to gel * unable to perform spirometry * unable to communicate * no history of infection or exacerbation of respiratory symptoms

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC)	measured before and after the 4-week program

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
beta endorphin, St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)	measured before and after the 4-week program

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026