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Critical illness polyneuropathy
MONDO:000195741 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a softer sedation and early exercise keep ICU patients stronger?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a combination of a gentle sedation strategy (called eCASH) and early, personalized exercise can prevent muscle weakness that often develops in ICU patients who need a breathing machine. The trial will include 70 adults on ventilators, with half receiving …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple arm exercise may boost lung recovery after colon cancer surgery in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a 20-minute arm cycling exercise, done twice daily for five days, could improve lung function and recovery in 60 elderly patients after colon cancer surgery. Participants also received standard physical therapy. The goal was to see if the arm exercise co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Zapping muscles in the ICU: a simple way to stop weakness?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) can prevent muscle wasting in patients on mechanical ventilators in the ICU. 22 adults were split into a control group and an NMES group, receiving stimulation sessions for at least 7 days. Researchers used ult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Muscle relaxants may boost oxygen in severe COVID-19 lung failure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving muscle relaxants along with sedation helps improve oxygen levels in patients with severe COVID-19 lung failure (ARDS) who need a breathing machine. Forty adults were enrolled. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce complications and imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Laser test could objectively measure nerve pain for first time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Vibration or electrical stimulation: which better fights ICU muscle loss?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two non-drug treatments—whole-body vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—in 60 ICU patients with muscle weakness. Patients received one of the therapies twice daily for two weeks, alongside standard care. Researchers measured muscle strength and thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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App-Based exercises help bedridden patients get moving again
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a rehabilitation program using a smartphone app (MORA) could help bedridden hospital patients improve their physical function. Twenty-five adults who could not walk used the app to do personalized exercises twice daily for two weeks. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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AI takes on nerve disease diagnosis: ChatGPT matches specialists?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ChatGPT-4o could correctly diagnose polyneuropathies (nerve diseases) in 100 real patients. Researchers compared the AI's answers to those of nerve specialists and general neurologists. The goal was to see if AI can help non-specialist doctors make bette…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC