Standing up to ICU weakness: new device aims to get patients on their feet

NCT ID NCT05716451

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether a special device could help critically ill patients who are on breathing machines stand up more often. The goal was to see if this early, assisted movement could help prevent severe muscle weakness and improve recovery. Researchers compared patients who used the device with those who received standard care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité - Univiversitätsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany

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