Mind over muscle: illusory movements may fight burn wasting

NCT ID NCT04467619

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether a therapy called 'illusory movements'—where patients imagine moving without actually moving—could help reduce muscle loss in people with severe burns covering 20% or more of their body. Researchers measured energy use, muscle breakdown, and other metabolic markers in 12 patients. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-invasive approach could support recovery when traditional rehab is too painful or limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady

    Prague, 10034, Czechia

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