Could a softer sedation and early exercise keep ICU patients stronger?
NCT ID NCT07677488
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 the new approach and half receiving standard care. Researchers will measure muscle strength and other outcomes like breathing function and medication use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
eCASH-based analgesia and sedation strategy combined with early goal-directed mobilization
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could become a standard care method to help ICU patients on ventilators recover strength faster and reduce long-term disability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is complex and may be difficult to implement consistently across different ICUs.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China