Electrical muscle stimulation for ICU patients 80 and older
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle electrical pulses to the muscles can help people 80 or older who are on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to prevent muscle weakness and speed recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 80 years old or older.
- You are currently in the ICU at Dr. Hernán Henríquez Aravena Hospital in Temuco.
- Your doctor expects you to need a breathing machine for more than 72 hours.
- You do not have a history of serious brain or nerve problems.
- You were not severely dependent on others for daily care before this hospital stay.
- Your blood pressure and heart are stable enough for 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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