New device aims to get ICU patients standing sooner

NCT ID NCT05716451

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a device called Liana that helps critically ill patients on breathing machines sit up and stand. The goal was to see if using the device allows patients to reach a higher level of mobility (like standing) more often during their ICU stay. Forty adult patients in the ICU who needed a ventilator took part. The study also looked at whether the device eases the workload for healthcare staff and improves patients' muscle strength and recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Sit/stand stabilizer device (Liana)
What this could lead to: If it works, this device could help critically ill patients regain mobility faster and reduce muscle weakness during ICU stays.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The device may not significantly improve outcomes or could be difficult to use in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness Muscle Weakness

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CRITICAL ILLNESS MUSCLE WEAKNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Charité - Univiversitätsmedizin Berlin

Berlin, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany

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