Muscle stimulation for critically ill patients over 80
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of leg muscles can help very elderly patients in intensive care who are on a breathing machine. It aims to reduce muscle weakness and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years old or older.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the specified hospital.
- You are expected to need a breathing machine for more than 72 hours.
- You do not have severe nerve or brain problems before this illness.
- You were not severely dependent on others for daily care before this illness.
- You do not have an amputation of a leg, skin damage, or other conditions that would prevent the treatment.
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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