Joint stiffness in ICU patients on breathing machines
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies how common joint stiffness becomes in ICU patients who are on a breathing machine and cannot move for at least 7 days. It may help doctors better prevent and treat this problem.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- On a breathing machine in the ICU for at least 7 days
- Glasgow Coma Score of 10 or less (very low consciousness)
- Lying still in the ICU (not moving around)
- A legal representative can give permission for you
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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