Electrical muscle stimulation for patients on a breathing machine
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether low-level electrical pulses to the leg muscles can help prevent weakness in patients who need a breathing tube (ventilator) for more than 48 hours. It aims to see if this treatment helps patients recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) and expected to need it for more than 2 days
- You have not been in the ICU for more than 7 days or on the ventilator for more than 3 days straight before joining
- You do not have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher
- You do not have serious leg injuries, fractures, or recent blood clots that would prevent the treatment
- You could walk or transfer from bed to a chair (with or without help) before coming to the hospital
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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