Effects of external diaphragm pacing combined with repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve on respiratory function in stroke patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the effects of external diaphragmatic pacing (EDP) and repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) of the phrenic nerve on respiratory function in stroke patients.

Methods

Fifty-four stroke patients were randomly assigned to three groups: an EDP group (n = 18), an rPMS group (n = 18), and a combined treatment group (n = 18). All groups received routine breathing training. Additionally, the EDP group underwent EDP, the rPMS group received repeated peripheral magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve, and the combined treatment group received a combination of both interventions. The treatment regimen lasted for 4 weeks. Pulmonary function parameters, including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307151 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature