Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Transcutaneous Nerve Electrostimulation (TENS) of Acupuncture Points on Pulmonary Function and Dyspnea Symptoms in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital Santa Marcelina
Conditions:
Lung Diseases
Dyspnea
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The ancient use of acupuncture as a treatment modality of traditional Chinese medicine has also been proven effective in Western medicine. The use of this treatment tool for pain control is already pr...
Detailed Description
Introduction: The use of acupuncture for pain management is well defined and fully established. The stimulation of acupuncture points using needles, electrical stimuli, thermal or laser stimuli produ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- smokers
- patients with pulmonary nodules attended at Santa Marcelina Hospital.
Exclusion
- Patients with pacemakers
- patients unable to read, understand and sign the informed consent form
- patients with mobility restrictions
- patients with chest pain
- patients who have previously used TENS
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 6 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04051398
Start Date
August 6 2019
End Date
March 31 2023
Last Update
August 12 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Ambulatório de Nódulos e Massas Pulmonares H Santa Marcelina
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 08270070