Electrical muscle stimulation for ECMO patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using small electrical pads on the legs can help keep muscle strength in patients who are on ECMO, a machine that helps the heart and lungs. It aims to see if this treatment can prevent muscle loss during recovery.
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Who can take part
- Be between 20 and 50 years old
- Be on ECMO (a heart-lung support machine) for at least 3 days
- Be stable enough for physical therapy and electrical stimulation
- Not have unstable heart rhythms, bleeding problems, or blood clots
- Not have open wounds or burns where the pads would go
- Not be pregnant or on a special heart pump called an IABP
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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