Can a simple skin stimulation ease trauma after intensive care?

NCT ID NCT07422077

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a noninvasive technique called Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation (ERCS) to reduce stress in patients recovering after an ICU stay. 38 adults in a post-ICU rehabilitation unit will receive two ERCS sessions a week apart. Researchers will measure stress levels before and after each session using a simple scale.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation (ERCS) - a noninvasive technique based on traditional Chinese medicine principles
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help post-ICU patients manage stress and improve recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study (38 people) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The technique is based on traditional medicine concepts that are not scientifically proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Européen Marseille
RECRUITING

Marseille, France

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