Can a simple leg wrap help ICU patients with swelling?
NCT ID NCT07305870
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a sequential compression device (a leg wrap that inflates and deflates) can reduce peripheral edema (leg swelling) and improve heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing in critically ill patients. Researchers will measure leg swelling and vital signs before and after 2-hour daily sessions for 5 days. The trial enrolls 56 stable adults in intensive care who have at least mild leg swelling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sequential compression device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce leg swelling and improve vital signs in critically ill patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The device may not significantly improve outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kerbala health department
Karbala, Center, 56001, Iraq
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