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Ventilator patients at risk of joint stiffness: new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07339397

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study follows 150 adult patients on ventilators in the ICU to see how often they develop joint contractures (stiff joints). Researchers measure joint movement regularly and track factors like sedation and immobility. The goal is to find what causes these contractures and help improve future care. No new treatments are being tested.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify risk factors for joint stiffness in ICU patients, leading to better prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers data and does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

150 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of adult patients admitted to a tertiary-level intensive care unit who are mechanically ventilated, immobilized, and have impaired consciousness. Eligible participants are patients aged 18 years or older who are expected to remain in the ICU for at least seven days and are unable to mobilize independently due to their clinical condition. Patients with pre-existing joint contractures, neuromuscular diseases, spasticity, amputations, or conditions that preclude safe assessment of joint range of motion are excluded. All participants receive routine ICU care and standard physiotherapy according to institutional protocols, and no additional interventions are introduced for research purposes.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Adult patients aged 18 and over * Patients on mechanical ventilation and monitored in the intensive care unit for at least 7 days * Glasgow Coma Score ≤10 * Patients monitored immobile in the intensive care unit * Situations where informed consent can be obtained from the patient's legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * • Presence of pre-existing joint contracture, ankylosis, or amputation * Patients with severe burns, fractures, or surgical reasons preventing joint movement * Patients with a history of neuromuscular disease or spasticity * Patients who were immobilized for ≥1 week prior to admission to the intensive care unit * Hemodynamic instability situations where measurement is unreliable

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

As listed by the trial registrant

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Critical illness Intansive care Joint contractures Mechanical ventilation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fethi Sekin City Hospital

    Elâzığ, Elaziğ, 23050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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