Pulmonary Functions in Sickle Cell Disease: Response to Acu-TENS
Pulmonary Functions in Sickle Cell Disease: Response of Adding Acu-TENS to Inspiratory Muscle Training
Race/ethnicity-specific condition
Phase
NA
Enrollment
40 (est.)
Age range
20 Years to 50 Years
Sex
ALL
Summary
pulmonary complications are common in sickle cell disease patients. Respiratory training using inspiratory muscle trainer (IMT) is usually a good choice to improve these complications. Recently, acupuncture like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (AC-tens) may also improve these complications.
Conditions studied
Sickle Cell Disease
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Dec 15, 2024 – est. completion May 1, 2025
Sponsors
Cairo UniversityLead
Study locations
faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
Dokki, Giza Governorate
Ali Ismail, lecturer, CONTACT