An interventional study of Superimposed Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Quadriceps Strengthening in Asthma, sponsored by Yeditepe University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 65 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-02-10.
Sponsored by Yeditepe University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
The aim of the randomized controlled study is to investigate the effects of NMES superimposed on voluntary contraction combined with patient education and exercise training program in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
When initial assessments will be completed, patients will be assigned to one of two possible sequences by simple randomization: Superimposed NMES group (SG) or control group (CG).
All volunteers will receive an COPD patient education program for once and conventional physiotherapy exercise program for COPD with the duration of 8 weeks. Additionally, superimposed NMES will be applied on quadriceps muscle of both limbs at the same time with voluntarily contraction of quadriceps muscle in SG.
All patients will be assessed in terms of functional capacity, pulmonary functions, quadriceps muscle endurance and strength, dyspnea, respiratory muscle strength and quality of life at the baseline and at the end of study. Data will be collected from all the patients at baseline and at the end of study (8 weeks) by the same physiotherapist who also will supervise the exercise sessions.
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Asthma Education Aerobic Exercise Quadriceps Strengthening by superimposed NMES
Other: Superimposed Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation · Behavioral: Patient Education Program · Other: Aerobic Exercise Training
Asthma Education Aerobic Exercise Quadriceps Strengthening
Other: Quadriceps Strengthening · Behavioral: Patient Education Program · Other: Aerobic Exercise Training
NMES will be applied during each strengthening exercise session. A dual channel NMES stimulation device will be used with biphasic symmetric constant current impulses with a pulse width 300ms, a frequency of 50 Hz and a duty cycle of 10s on and 20s off protocol for 3 days a week for eight weeks.
Quadriceps strength training will be done with resistive elastics bands for 3 days a week for eight weeks.
The aim of patient education is to increase awareness of patients about COPD and develop skills to better manage their disease. The patient education will be performed at least once via face to face interview. Education topics will be covered basic information about COPD, environmental risk factors, monitoring and managing the signs and symptoms of their disease, energy conservation techniques and relaxation positions to reduce dyspnea and usage of a specific inhaler.
Exercise training will be comprised of cardiovascular endurance training with cycle ergometer and lower extremity strength training. The exercises will be done 3 days a week at the clinic under the supervision of physiotherapist. Total duration of exercise training will last for 8 weeks
Sit to Stand Test
Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Muscle Strength Test
Jtech Commander Power Track Muscle Testing Dynamometer, USA which quantifies muscle power will be used to assess the maximum voluntary contractions of quadriceps muscle in pound meter.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Six Minute Walking Test
Six-Minute Walking Test (6MWT) was used to evaluate functional capacity of volunteers.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Asthma Quality of Life Scale (AQOL)
Asthma quality of life questionnaire will utilize to assess quality of life of participants over two weeks prior to interview which is validated in Turkish population by Alpaydın et al.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) Dyspnea Scale
Perceived dyspnea which is any restrictions performing daily living activities will be measured by MMRC dyspnea scale.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Physical Activity Questionnaire for Elderly (PASE)
We will assess the physical activity status of the oler patients with asthma by using Physical Activity Questionnaire for Elderly (PASE).
Time frame: 8 weeks
Time Up and Go Test
Time Up and Go Test (TUG) will be used to evaluate the risk for falling in older patients with asthma.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Pulmonary Function Test
Medical International Research Spirodoc® Spiro, Italy brand named spirometry will be used to evaluate pulmonary functions of volunteers.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Respiratory Muscle Strength Testing
The Micro Medical Micro RPM, England respiratory pressure meter will be utilized to measure respiratory muscle strength.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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