Can electrical muscle stimulation boost recovery in ICU patients?

NCT ID NCT07179718

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two rehabilitation approaches for patients in intensive care: bicycle exercise alone versus bicycle exercise plus electrical muscle stimulation. Twenty-four adults will participate for five days. Researchers will measure changes in mobility, muscle strength, and other health indicators to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and bicycle ergometer exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation protocol for intensive care patients, helping them regain mobility and strength more quickly.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The intervention is short (5 days) and may not show lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL ILLNESS ICU PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University Medical Intensive Care Unit

Ankara, ALTINDAG, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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