Helping ICU patients move early with technology
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a technology-assisted program to help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) start moving earlier while on a breathing machine. It aims to improve recovery and reduce complications from being in bed for too long.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 24 hours.
- You are calm and able to follow simple instructions (sedation level 0 to -1).
- You can see, hear, and move your body without restrictions.
- You are awake and can communicate in Chinese.
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for more than 4 days.
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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