Electrical Stimulation to Build Muscle in ECMO Patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electrical muscle stimulation can help patients on ECMO machines maintain or rebuild muscle mass during their recovery. ECMO is a heart-lung support machine used when the body needs extra help; muscle loss is common while on it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old
- You are currently receiving ECMO support (a heart-lung machine) and have been on it for at least 72 hours
- Your heart is stable enough that your medical team approves you for physical therapy and electrical stimulation
- You do not have unstable heart rhythms, severe bleeding, or blood clots
- You have no open wounds, severe burns, or skin damage where electrodes would be placed on your legs
- You are not pregnant and are not receiving an IABP pump (another heart support device)
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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