Early movement and touch for people on a ventilator
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies whether gentle early mobilization and comfort touch can improve care for adults who have been on a ventilator for at least 48 hours. It aims to see if these supportive practices are safe and helpful during intensive care.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (not a child) in the intensive care unit
- You have been on a breathing machine through the airway (invasive ventilation) for at least 48 hours
- Your alertness level is about calm to lightly drowsy (RASS between 0 and -1)
- Early mobilization (early movement) has been ordered but has not yet been done
- You can be safely helped to move (you should not be excluded by needing full two-person help)
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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