Critical illness polyneuropathy

This trial tests a rehabilitation technique called blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in adults on ventilators who develop ICU-acquired weakness, a condition of severe muscle loss. BFRT uses an inflatable cuff on the upper leg to partially restrict blood flow during low-inten…

This study tests a combination of high-protein supplements, mobility-based physical therapy, and neuromuscular electric stimulation in older adults (60+) who have been in the ICU for at least two weeks and now have muscle weakness. The goal is to see if this approach can improve …

This study explores whether a painless ultrasound technique, called shear wave elastography, can detect early signs of muscle weakness in critically ill patients on breathing machines. About 98 adults will have their nerves scanned on days 1, 4, and 7 in the ICU. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether a specific type of exercise, called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), can improve trunk control in ICU patients who have developed muscle weakness. About 58 adults who have been in the ICU for at least 48 hours will be randomly assigned to …