Recovering from the ICU: can gentle exercise and nurse coaching at home ease lingering symptoms?
NCT ID NCT06184308
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a home-based program combining gentle physical rehabilitation (flexibility, walking, and breathing exercises) with weekly health coaching calls from a nurse can improve recovery in adults with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Many ICU survivors face new or worsening physical, mental, or emotional problems that can last for months. The study aims to see if this practical, at-home approach can boost quality of life and reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a home-based program combining gentle physical rehabilitation (flexibility, walking, breathing exercises) with weekly health coaching calls from a nurse
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based way to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms in people struggling after an ICU stay.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires daily effort, and some people may find it hard to stick with or may not benefit.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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