Early movement and gentle touch for intensive care patients
This study tests whether starting gentle movement and touch earlier helps patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit recover better. It may help you regain strength and feel more comfortable while in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult who has been on a breathing machine for at least 48 hours.
- You are calm and cooperative, not agitated or too sleepy.
- Your doctor has prescribed early movement, but you haven't started it yet.
- You are not on strong blood pressure support medications.
- You do not have a recent stomach surgery (within the last 10 days).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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