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Study NCT ID:
NCT01637467
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-02-09
First Post:
2012-07-06
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) on Muscle Atrophy and Functional Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients; a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is the therapy used to passively activate muscles using electrodes on the surface of the skin. EMS may be helpful in preserving muscle function in people who are on bedrest due to critical illness in the intensive care unit. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of implementing EMS in critically ill patients who are on mechanical ventilation for greater than 7 days, and examine the effects of 4 weeks of EMS on leg muscle size, muscle strength and functional outcomes in these patients. The investigators hypothesize that EMS will be safe and feasible and that critically ill patients receiving EMS will show a smaller loss of muscle size and strength than those in the control group, who do not receive EMS.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: