Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on PODD in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Recruiting · NCT07569705 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Cairo University
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Sham TENSTranscutaneous nerve stimulator
What this trial is about
Researchers aim to evaluate impact of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator on the incidence of postoperative diaphragmatic dysfunction in patients living with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery
Who can take part
Age range
20 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Body mass index \> 40 kg/m2
- ASA II
Exclusion criteria
- Limited diaphragmatic ultrasound views
- Patient with pulmonary diseases (COPD, bronchial asthma, and interstitial fibrosis)
- Patient refusal
Where it is running
2 locations listed.
- Cairo University Hospitals - Cairo, Egypt
- Cairo University Hospitals - Cairo, Egypt