Stand up again: exercise program aims to get ICU survivors out of bed
NCT ID NCT04640441
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a sit-to-stand exercise program for people who had been in the intensive care unit (ICU) and could not stand up on their own after leaving the hospital. The program included leg exercises, sitting balance training, and education on safe movement. Researchers measured whether participants could stand independently, walk, and perform daily activities. The goal was to help ICU survivors regain independence and avoid becoming bed-bound.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sit-to-stand exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could help ICU survivors regain the ability to stand and walk on their own, improving their daily life and reducing the risk of becoming bed-bound.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but the intervention is a physical exercise program, not a drug or high-tech therapy. Results may vary based on individual health and motivation, and it may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Cheryl, Chia-Hui Chen, PhD
Taipei, National Taiwan University Hospital, 10055, Taiwan