Effects of a 4-week Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) Program on Subjects With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Effects of a 4-week Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) Program on Subjects With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The objectives of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on lung functions and quality of life and to explore the associated underlying mechanisms in subjects with COPD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• clinical diagnosis with COPD

Exclusion Criteria:

• allergic to gel
• unable to perform spirometry
• unable to communicate
• no history of infection or exacerbation of respiratory symptoms