Electrical muscle stimulation to prevent ICU weakness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a wearable device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate leg muscles, helping prevent muscle weakness in ICU patients with severe infections. It may help you recover strength faster and avoid long-term disability.
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Who can take part
- You must be in the ICU or emergency room within the last 2 days
- You need to have a severe infection called sepsis or severe sepsis
- You cannot have a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator
- You cannot have a blood clot in your leg in the last 6 months
- You cannot have open wounds, burns, or skin problems on your legs
- You cannot be pregnant
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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