Question 1

What specific benefits could I expect from participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Inspiratory Muscle Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trial (NCT04387318). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How does IMT and NMES compare to my current treatment options?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Inspiratory Muscle Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trial (NCT04387318). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the potential side effects of these treatments?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Inspiratory Muscle Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trial (NCT04387318). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How often would I need to attend sessions, and where would they be held?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Inspiratory Muscle Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trial (NCT04387318). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

Are there any risks involved with using the electrical stimulation device?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Inspiratory Muscle Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trial (NCT04387318). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

What happens if I experience any discomfort during the training?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Inspiratory Muscle Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trial (NCT04387318). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about