NCT03083652 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Citation(s)

Abdellaoui A, Prefaut C, Gouzi F, Couillard A, Coisy-Quivy M, Hugon G, Molinari N, Lafontaine T, Jonquet O, Laoudj-Chenivesse D, Hayot M
Skeletal muscle effects of electrostimulation after COPD exacerbation: a pilot study. Eur Respir J. 2011 Oct;38(4):781-8. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00167110. Epub 2011 Feb 24.
Zanotti E, Felicetti G, Maini M, Fracchia C
Peripheral muscle strength training in bed-bound patients with COPD receiving mechanical ventilation: effect of electrical stimulation. Chest. 2003 Jul;124(1):292-6. doi: 10.1378/chest.124.1.292.

Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Exercise Capacity in Respiratory Critically Ill Patients

Clinical trial NCT03083652 - References