Home workouts may help ICU survivors regain strength — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT05402007
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares a home-based exercise program, guided by a workbook and weekly phone calls, to supervised center-based rehabilitation for people recovering from a long ICU stay. The goal is to see if the home program can improve muscle strength, endurance, and daily function as effectively as supervised sessions. Participants are adults aged 18-65 who were on a ventilator for at least 7 days and discharged from the ICU 3-6 months prior.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a home-based exercise program guided by a workbook with weekly phone calls, compared to center-based supervised rehabilitation
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a convenient, low-cost way for ICU survivors to regain strength and function without frequent hospital visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and home-based programs may not be as effective as supervised sessions for all patients. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro de Fisiatria e Reabilitação da Polícia Militar- RJ
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21073-460, Brazil
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