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New exercise method aims to help ICU patients sit up faster

NCT ID NCT07584564

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 receive either PNF exercises or standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if PNF helps patients achieve better sitting balance and trunk stability, which are important milestones for recovery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 58 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age * ICU stay greater than or equal 48 hours; * RASS scale score greater than or equal to -2 and less than or equal to 1; * TCT score less than or equal to 12 points on the "balance in sitting position" score less than or equal to 2 on item 3 "sitting without support". Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in a coma, with spinal cord instability, metastases, and bone lesions; * Neuromuscular or neurological diseases * Discharge from the general ICU before SBL * Proportional care phase 3; * Readmissions to the general ICU;

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Conditions

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critical illness polyneuropathy

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Intensive care unit-acquired weakness

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pedro Ernesto University Hospital

    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20551-030, Brazil

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