Abdominal massage for ICU patients
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle abdominal massage can help patients in the intensive care unit. If you are an adult staying in the ICU, not out of bed, and do not have certain conditions, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 3 days.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30.
- You are not able to get out of bed.
- You do not have any condition that would make abdominal massage unsafe.
- You have not had abdominal surgery in the past.
- You do not have active bleeding in your digestive tract.
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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