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this study designed to examine the effect of Acu-TENS applied bilaterally on Ding Chuan acupoint to boost pulmonary functions, improve diaphragmatic excursion and decrease dyspnea in patients with inhalation injuries.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| TENS Therapy Group | Experimental | patients received acupoint TENS |
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| Control group | Sham Comparator | patients received shame acupoint TENS |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| acupoint TENS | Device | TENS was applied bilaterally on acupoint Ex-B1, 4Hz frequency, and 200 μs pulse width and intensity was set at the best highest tolerable intensity by the patient sensitivity without a sensation of discomfort for 45 minutes, three times/week for four weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Spirometer | • Portable spirometer to measure forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) from setting position. | 4 weeks |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Marwa Eid | Cairo | 2011 | Egypt |
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