ICU patients may benefit from short bursts of bed cycling
NCT ID NCT05279547
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two ways of cycling while lying in a hospital bed for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). One method is steady cycling for 10-20 minutes, and the other is short bursts of harder cycling mixed with easier pedaling. The goal is to see which approach better activates leg muscles and is safe for patients who are weak from being in the ICU.
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Active substance
bed-cycling exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward better exercise routines for ICU patients to prevent muscle weakness.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The main goal is to test safety and feasibility, not to prove a treatment works.
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