Plain-English translation of NCT07569705 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.
After weight loss surgery, many patients experience problems with their diaphragm — the muscle that controls breathing. This trial is testing whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a non-invasive electrical treatment, can help restore normal diaphragm function and improve breathing after surgery. The treatment uses small electrode pads placed on the skin to deliver gentle electrical pulses.
Weight loss surgery can temporarily weaken the diaphragm, making it harder to breathe after the operation. Doctors are looking for safe, simple ways to help the diaphragm recover faster and reduce breathing complications during recovery.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to receive either real electrical nerve stimulation or a sham treatment (electrodes placed but no electrical current). The treatment happens three times on your first day after surgery, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Your diaphragm function will be measured using ultrasound before and after treatment to see if the electrical stimulation helps it recover.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
Egypt
Sponsor
Cairo University
Enrollment target
~70 participants
Started
May 2026
Primary completion
August 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Mina Adolf Helmy, MD
Cairo University
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