Plain-English translation of NCT06714721 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation — a non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to strengthen the diaphragm, the main muscle you use to breathe. The treatment is combined with standard pulmonary rehabilitation (breathing exercises and training) for people with COPD. Researchers want to see if this magnetic stimulation helps people breathe easier, exercise better, and improve their overall quality of life.
COPD weakens the diaphragm muscle over time, making it harder to breathe and exercise. Standard medications and rehabilitation help, but doctors are looking for additional ways to strengthen the breathing muscles and reduce symptoms. This trial explores whether the new magnetic stimulation approach can do that.
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You will attend 24 sessions of treatment over several weeks. In each session, you'll receive pulmonary rehabilitation (breathing exercises and physical training) combined with magnetic stimulation applied to your diaphragm. Half of the participants will receive the active magnetic stimulation, while the other half will receive a sham (placebo) version so researchers can measure the true effect. You'll complete breathing tests and answer questions about your symptoms and quality of life at the beginning, during, and after the treatment period.
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