Can a simple massage aid septic shock recovery?
NCT ID NCT05874895
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether manual lymphatic drainage (a gentle massage technique) is safe and practical for patients recovering from septic shock. Researchers enrolled 24 adults in the ICU to see if the procedure could be done without interfering with standard care or causing complications. The goal was to gather initial safety data and see if this approach might help reduce organ failure and improve outcomes.
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University Hospital Ostrava
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, 708 52, Czechia
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