Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Phrenic Nerve Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-01

Study Completion Date

2026-03-01

Brief Summary

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Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS) and transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS) are modalities that use surface electrodes placed on the patients' skin to generate action potentials and contractions of the muscle fibers of the diaphragm. The primary objective will be to evaluate the efficacy of TEPNS and TEDS in healthy adult individuals. Secondary objectives will be to assess the feasibility, safety, and level of discomfort reported by the individual resulting from the application of TEPNS and TEDS.

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Detailed Description

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This crossover trial, single-blind, bicentric study will be conducted at two hospitals. Adult volunteers aged 18 to 60 years, healthy, with a body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2, without a history of previous respiratory diseases, and without contraindications to undergo evaluation or application of the proposed electrical stimulation modalities will be included. Participants' diaphragm muscle will be assessed using ultrasound for variables such as thickness, thickness fraction, and diaphragm mobility. Patients will be randomized using opaque envelope draw prior to evaluation into two distinct experimental moments: 1) "TEPNS" moment - application of the TEPNS protocol; or 2) "TEDS" moment - application of the TEDS protocol. Additionally, data regarding the feasibility and safety of the application of electrical stimulation modalities will be collected.

Conditions

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Diaphragm

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

The researchers responsible for assessing diaphragm muscle through ultrasound will perform image recordings and captures during the "TEPNS" and "TEDS" intervention moments. Subsequently, the images will be analyzed by a blinded evaluator for the adopted intervention. The analyses will follow the methods described in the "diaphragm muscle mobility" and "diaphragm muscle thickness and thickening fraction" sections. Study participants will also be instructed not to disclose information regarding their experience and sensations during the intervention period, ensuring study blinding.

Study Groups

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Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS)

The technique will be performed by applying transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the phrenic nerve pathway in the cervical region.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS)

Intervention Type OTHER

The characteristics of the electrical current: biphasic waves, set at a stimulation frequency of 10 Hz, pulse width of 200 μs, rise time of 1.0 second, on time of 1.0 second, fall time of 1.0 second, and off time of 2 seconds, resulting in 12 stimuli per minute. The application of "TEPNS" will initially be performed by defining the trajectory of the phrenic nerve in the cervical region. The negative pole (active point), a stick with a spherical tip for micro-current of 2 mm will be positioned with slight pressure in the region of the phrenic nerve pathway between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Additionally, at the positive pole (passive point), a self-adhesive electrode sized (2.0 x 2.0 cm) will be positioned on the skin in the shoulder region. The intensity, measured in milliamperes (mA), will be adjusted to the maximum tolerated by the patient. The total stimulation time will be 10 minutes, applied continuously in a single session.

Transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS)

The technique will be performed by applying transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation with the electrodes positioned bilaterally in the parasternal region adjacent to the xiphoid process, and the other electrode placed in the intercostal space.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS)

Intervention Type OTHER

The characteristics of the electrical current are: biphasic waves, set at a stimulation frequency of 30 Hz, pulse width of 400 μs, rise time of 1.0 second, on time of 1.0 second, fall time of 1.0 second, and off time of 2 seconds, resulting in 12 stimuli per minute. Two self-adhesive electrodes sized (5.0 x 5.0 cm) will be used, positioned in the bilateral parasternal region next to the xiphoid process and the other electrode in the intercostal space between the 6th and 7th ribs bilaterally, at the mid-axillary line. The intensity, measured in milliamperes (mA), will be adjusted to the maximum intensity tolerated by the patient until diaphragmatic contraction is observed with the naked eye, without contraction of other muscles in the abdominal region. The total stimulation time will be 10 minutes, applied continuously in a single session.

Interventions

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Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS)

The characteristics of the electrical current: biphasic waves, set at a stimulation frequency of 10 Hz, pulse width of 200 μs, rise time of 1.0 second, on time of 1.0 second, fall time of 1.0 second, and off time of 2 seconds, resulting in 12 stimuli per minute. The application of "TEPNS" will initially be performed by defining the trajectory of the phrenic nerve in the cervical region. The negative pole (active point), a stick with a spherical tip for micro-current of 2 mm will be positioned with slight pressure in the region of the phrenic nerve pathway between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Additionally, at the positive pole (passive point), a self-adhesive electrode sized (2.0 x 2.0 cm) will be positioned on the skin in the shoulder region. The intensity, measured in milliamperes (mA), will be adjusted to the maximum tolerated by the patient. The total stimulation time will be 10 minutes, applied continuously in a single session.

Intervention Type OTHER

Transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS)

The characteristics of the electrical current are: biphasic waves, set at a stimulation frequency of 30 Hz, pulse width of 400 μs, rise time of 1.0 second, on time of 1.0 second, fall time of 1.0 second, and off time of 2 seconds, resulting in 12 stimuli per minute. Two self-adhesive electrodes sized (5.0 x 5.0 cm) will be used, positioned in the bilateral parasternal region next to the xiphoid process and the other electrode in the intercostal space between the 6th and 7th ribs bilaterally, at the mid-axillary line. The intensity, measured in milliamperes (mA), will be adjusted to the maximum intensity tolerated by the patient until diaphragmatic contraction is observed with the naked eye, without contraction of other muscles in the abdominal region. The total stimulation time will be 10 minutes, applied continuously in a single session.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age between 18 and 60 years;
* Normal pulmonary function test, without alterations, assessed through spirometry;
* Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria

* Smokers or former smokers;
* Individuals with previously known cardiopulmonary diseases (restrictive lung diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, among other pathologies);
* Presence of implanted electrical devices (pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, among others);
* Individuals who have contraindications to undergo evaluation and/or application of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the diaphragm muscle, such as: altered sensitivity, wounds at the site of application, deformities, among other conditions.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes