CompletedNot Applicable

In-Bed Cycling in ICU Patients Post Cardiac Surgery

Canada23 participantsStarted 2017-08-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if in-bed cycling is safe and feasible in critically-ill patients after open heart surgery. The investigators hypothesize that in-bed cycling can be safely used with this population and that it is feasible to use in a fast-paced cardiac intensive care unit.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female adults patients aged 18 years and greater * History of cardiac surgery in the past seven days * Admitted to the cardiac surgery ICU for greater than 3 days but less than 7 days * Mechanically ventilated for at least 72 hours and expected to remain ventilated for at least two more days * Able to ambulate independently, with or without a gait aid, prior to hospital admission Exclusion Criteria: * Uncomplicated post-operative course with expected discharge to ward within 24 to 72 hours * Previous lower extremity amputation * Open or unstable saphenous vein graft sites * Inability to understand English * Body size and/or weight that is incompatible with the bedside ergometer * Patients who are not expected to survive their ICU stay

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of safety events that occur during cycling sessions

Timeframe: From date of study enrollment until the date of study completion, up to 28 days maximum

Feasibility of completing 80% of eligible cycling sessions

Timeframe: From date of study enrollment to the date of study completion, up to 28 days maximum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02976415

SponsorHamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-03-29

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